What is the RSI?
RSI (Relative Strength Index) is a momentum indicator that measures buying strength versus selling pressure. Its value ranges from 0 to 100.
Key levels: 🔥
🔴 Above 70 → Overbought
This means the price has likely risen too far and a correction is possible (think short, but with confirmation).
🟢 Below 30 → Oversold
This means the price has fallen too far and a rebound is possible (think long, but with confirmation).
⚪ Between 30 and 70 → Normal range (normal movement).
How to use it correctly in trading (especially futures)?
1️⃣ Don't rely on it alone.
Don't short just because it's above 70 ❌
Wait for:
Trend breakout
Reversal candlestick
Strong resistance
Divergence
2️⃣ Divergence (most important for you)
If the price:
Makes a higher high
And the RSI makes a lower high
➡️ This is weak buying = potential downside 🔥
3️⃣ Best settings
Short timeframe (5m–15m): 14
If you want faster signals: 7
For calm trading: 21
A special tip for you since you short a lot ⚠️: A strong bullish market can keep the RSI above 70 for a long time, so don't rush into shorting against a strong trend 💥