The Ehlers MESA Adaptive Moving Average, or MAMA, is a modern technical indicator designed to adapt in real time to changing market conditions. Built on digital signal processing techniques, it moves beyond the limitations of fixed-period averages by analysing the dominant price cycle as it evolves. This results in quicker responses to trend shifts and reduced lag—an edge for traders navigating fast-moving markets.
On the cTrader platform, MAMA is especially popular among algorithmic traders for its ability to cut through market noise and deliver cleaner signals. It generates two dynamic lines: MAMA and FAMA (Following Adaptive Moving Average). When these lines cross, they can point to potential trade entries or exits, guiding without the constraints of rigid parameters.
Whether you're coding a custom cBot or trading manually, MAMA gives you a flexible, cycle-aware tool that adapts to the pulse of the market instead of forcing it into a static model.
