How to use RSI on chart ?

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 The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the speed and magnitude of recent price changes to evaluate overbought or oversold conditions on a scale of 0 to 100

1. How to Set Up RSI on Your Chart
Most modern charting platforms (like TradingView or MetaTrader) allow you to add RSI with a few clicks:
  1. Open Indicators: Click the "Indicators" or "Insert" menu on your chart.
  2. Search for RSI: Type "Relative Strength Index" and select it.
  3. Apply Default Settings: The standard setting is 14 periods (e.g., 14 days or 14 hours), which provides a balanced view of momentum.
  4. Appearance: The RSI will appear as a separate line graph in a panel directly beneath your price chart.
  5. 2. Basic RSI Trading Signals
    Traders primarily use RSI to identify when an asset has moved "too far, too fast".
    • Overbought (> 70): When the line crosses above 70, the asset may be overvalued and due for a price correction. A common sell signal is when RSI crosses back below 70.
    • Oversold (< 30): When the line drops below 30, the asset may be undervalued and poised for a bounce. A common buy signal is when RSI climbs back above 30.
    • Neutral Zone (50): The 50 level acts as a centreline. Readings above 50 generally indicate bullish momentum, while readings below 50 suggest bearish momentum
    • 3. Advanced RSI Strategies
      StrategyConditionSignal
      Bullish DivergencePrice makes a lower low, but RSI makes a higher low.Potential upward reversal.
      Bearish DivergencePrice makes a higher high, but RSI makes a lower high.Potential downward reversal.
      Trend SupportIn an uptrend, RSI often finds support in the 40–50 range.Potential "dip-buying" opportunity.
      Trend ResistanceIn a downtrend, RSI often finds resistance in the 50–60 range.Potential "rally-selling" opportunity.


      4. Critical Rules for Using RSI
      • Don't Use it Alone: RSI can remain "overbought" or "oversold" for weeks during strong trends (e.g., Nvidia in 2023–2025). Always confirm with other tools like Moving Averages, MACD, or Volume.
      • Context Trumps Levels: In a strong bull market, an RSI of 70 is often a sign of strength, not a signal to sell.
      • Timeframes Matter: Shorter periods (e.g., 7 or 9) make the indicator more sensitive (good for day trading) but increase the risk of "noise" or false signals.



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