False Signals When MACD Hugs the Zero Line
3 December 2025 · Krit Tanawat
When both MACD and signal lines oscillate within a narrow band above and below zero, crossovers multiply without directional payoff. We call these drift-zone signals in the Page Acacia Path workbook.
The first step is recognising the regime: ADX below 20 on the same timeframe often coincides with drift-zone behaviour, though we do not treat ADX as a standalone rule.
Mark each crossover with a colour code—confirmed (price structure agrees), neutral (wait), rejected (fade or stand aside). After ten markings, the visual clutter itself becomes a reminder to reduce size or skip.
Participants in the full workshop practice this on historical sideways weeks in regional banking stocks, where the lesson sticks better than on trending examples alone.