Forex Term

RSI

A momentum indicator showing if a market is overbought or oversold.

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum indicator scaled from 0 to 100. Readings above 70 suggest a market may be overbought and readings below 30 oversold, hinting at possible reversals. Traders use it alongside trend analysis rather than on its own.

Example

An RSI reading above 70 warns that a strong rally may be overextended.

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