If you’re missing a few candles, you can still get your EMA right, just don’t run the calculation on raw gaps. Fill them first.
If the candles disappeared because of a data glitch, just smooth it out between the last and next prices — either by averaging or just carrying the last one forward if...
The ideal timeframe for position trading is from a few weeks to several months, depending on the strength of the trend. I usually analyze weekly and daily charts to define the broader direction and key levels.
Entry points come from retracements or breakouts that align with that trend, often...