Heikin Ashi + RSI: Clean Trend

For traders who prefer clarity over noise, combining Heikin Ashi candles with the Relative Strength Index (RSI) can help reveal clean trend setups and momentum confirmations.

This duo is especially effective on TradingView for identifying smoother entries and exits.

What is Heikin Ashi?

Heikin Ashi is a chart type that modifies how candles are calculated:

• It averages price data to create smoother trends.
  
• Green candles indicate uptrends; red candles suggest downtrends.
  
• Wicks are often shorter, reducing market noise.
  

What is RSI?

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator ranging from 0 to 100:

• Above 70: Overbought (potential pullback)
  
• Below 30: Oversold (potential bounce)
  
• RSI also helps confirm trend strength and entry points.
  

Why Combine Them?

• Heikin Ashi filters out noise, making trend direction easier to identify.
  
• RSI validates the trend with momentum strength.
  
• Together, they help you enter trades with higher conviction.
  

How to Trade It

• Identify trend direction with Heikin Ashi candles.
  
• Consecutive green candles = uptrend
  
• Consecutive red candles = downtrend
  

Confirm with RSI:

• RSI above 50 supports bullish trend
  
• RSI below 50 supports bearish trend
  
• Look for divergence or reversals using RSI near overbought/oversold levels.
  

Using on TradingView

• Select Heikin Ashi from chart type options.
  
• Add RSI from the Indicators tab.
  
• Use both together to align entries with the trend and strength.
  

Conclusion

This clean, visual strategy is perfect for traders who want to reduce whipsaws and act on strong signals. Whether you're swing trading or intraday trading, Heikin Ashi + RSI can bring clarity to your charts.