Indicators
RSI, MACD, ADX, Bollinger bands… how they work and how to read them on DYOR.
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Moving averages: SMA, EMA and their uses
Moving averages are the foundation of 90% of technical strategies. Understand the difference between SMA and EMA, and their proper uses.
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MACD: trend and momentum combined
MACD is one of the most complete indicators: it combines trend measurement and momentum. Learn to read its three components and avoid its false signals.
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ATR: quantifying volatility
ATR measures average volatility of an asset over a given period. Essential to calibrate your stops and adjust position sizing.
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Stochastic RSI: the RSI derivative
Stoch RSI is a faster and more sensitive oscillator than standard RSI. Useful for fine timing, dangerous without context.
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ADX: measuring trend strength
ADX doesn't tell you if the market is going up or down — it just tells you if it has a trend at all. It's the missing filter for 80% of technical strategies.
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RSI: the momentum oscillator
The Relative Strength Index is the most popular momentum indicator. Learn to interpret it beyond simple overbought and oversold zones.
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Bollinger Bands: volatility and value zones
Bollinger Bands envelope price in a volatility channel. Learn to spot squeezes, walks, and false mean-reversion signals.