The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is an extremely useful oscillating momentum indicator that was developed by J. Welles Wilder and is one of the most widely used indicators in technical analysis.
HOW IS IT USED ?
In the classic view, a security is thought to be overbought when its RSI reading is above 70 and oversold when its RSI reading falls below 30. This makes it a good indicator for mean-reversion systems. Wilder recommended using the 70 and 30 levels as overbought and oversold levels respectively. When the RSI moves up over the 30 line it is considered a possible bullish reversal while a move down below the 70 line is considered a possible bearish reversal.
When the RSI is above 70 it is a potential exit signal if you are in a long position and when it is below 30 it is a potential exit signal if you are in a short position. Some traders use extreme readings for entry points in the direction of the long-term trend. Thus, if the long-term trend is bullish, then you'd wait for the RSI to reach oversold territory, which would be a potential entry point for a long position. Conversely, if the long-term trend is bearish, then overbought conditions could be a potential point to short the security.
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HOW IS IT USED ?
In the classic view, a security is thought to be overbought when its RSI reading is above 70 and oversold when its RSI reading falls below 30. This makes it a good indicator for mean-reversion systems. Wilder recommended using the 70 and 30 levels as overbought and oversold levels respectively. When the RSI moves up over the 30 line it is considered a possible bullish reversal while a move down below the 70 line is considered a possible bearish reversal.
When the RSI is above 70 it is a potential exit signal if you are in a long position and when it is below 30 it is a potential exit signal if you are in a short position. Some traders use extreme readings for entry points in the direction of the long-term trend. Thus, if the long-term trend is bullish, then you'd wait for the RSI to reach oversold territory, which would be a potential entry point for a long position. Conversely, if the long-term trend is bearish, then overbought conditions could be a potential point to short the security.
I added the possibility to add on the chart a 2nd timeframe for confirmation.
If you found this script useful, a tip is always welcome... :)