📊 The top 5 indicators every trader must understand
Do you want to stop guessing and start trading smart?
Here’s how professionals use indicators like RSI and MACD to predict movements before they happen!
1️⃣ RSI (Relative Strength Index)
What is it?
RSI measures momentum – the speed and strength of price movement.
Ranges from 0 to 100.
Usage method:
Above 70 = overbought 🚨 (correction potential)
Below 30 = oversold 🟢 (retracement opportunity)
Around 50 = neutral zone — use it with other indicators.
✅ Professional tip: Combine RSI with support/resistance levels to catch strong reversals.
2️⃣ MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)
What is it?
MACD shows the strength and direction of the trend. It consists of:
MACD line and signal line
and histogram
Usage method:
MACD crossover above the signal line = bullish 📈
MACD crossover below the signal line = bearish 📉
Bars turning positive = positive momentum coming
✅ Professional tip: MACD gives more accurate results on the 4-hour or daily chart – avoid it on shorter time frames.
3️⃣ Volume
What is it?
Volume shows the amount of trading – like fuel for movement. No volume = weak movement.
Usage method:
High volume = strong breakout or breakdown 🔥
Low volume = likelihood of failure or "trap"
Watch for volume increase to confirm the trend.
✅ Professional tip: Compare MA5 and MA10 volume to confirm breakouts.
4️⃣ EMA (Exponential Moving Average)
What is it?
EMA tracks the average price but gives more weight to recent prices.
Usage method:
EMA9 and EMA21 = short-term trend
EMA50 and EMA200 = major support and resistance
Price above EMA = bullish trend
Price below EMA = bearish trend
✅ Professional tip: Buy near EMA in an uptrend, and sell at EMA in a downtrend.
5️⃣ Risk/Reward Ratio
What is it?
It is how much you risk versus how much you earn.
Usage method:
1:2 or more = excellent (risk $100 to earn $200+)
Always plan stop-loss and targets before entering.
✅ Professional tip: If the ratio is bad – ignore the trade even if the setup is tempting 🔥
⚠️ Important reminder:
No indicator works alone at %100
Combining multiple signals (like RSI + volume + trend) gives the best trades.
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