CrossAbove()

Definition

Evaluates a cross above condition over the specified bar look-back period.

This method does not return true if both series being compared have equal values on the current or previous bar with a lookbackPeriod of 1.

Method Return Value

This method returns true if a cross above condition occurred; otherwise, false.

Syntax

CrossAbove(ISeries\<double\> series1, ISeries\<double\> series2, int lookBackPeriod)

CrossAbove(ISeries\<double\> series1, double value, int lookBackPeriod)

Parameters

Parameter	Description
lookBackPeriod	Number of bars back to check the cross above condition
series1 & series2	Any Series<double> type object such as an indicator, Close, High, Low, etc…
value	Any double value

Examples

protected override void OnBarUpdate()
{
   // Go short if CCI crossed above 250 within the last bar
   if (CrossAbove(CCI(14), 250, 1))
       EnterShort();
   // Go long if 10 EMA crosses above 20 EMA within the last bar
   if (CrossAbove(EMA(10), EMA(20), 1))
       EnterLong();
   // Go long we have an up bar and the 10 EMA crosses above 20 EMA within the last 5 bars
   if (Close[0] > Open[0] && CrossAbove(EMA(10), EMA(20), 5))
       EnterLong();
}