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📊Bollinger Bands In A Trending MarketBollinger Bands are a widely used chart indicator for technical analysis created by John Bollinger in the 1980s. They offer insights into price and volatility and are used in many markets, including stocks, futures, and currencies. Bollinger Bands have multiple uses, such as determining overbought and oversold levels, as a trend following tool, and for monitoring for breakouts. 📍 Strategy Bollinger Bands measure deviation and can be helpful in diagnosing trends. By generating two sets of bands using different standard deviation parameters, traders can gauge trends and define buy and sell zones. The bands adapt dynamically to price action, widening and narrowing with volatility to create an accurate trending envelope. A touch of the upper or lower band is not a signal in and of itself, and attempting to "sell the top" or "buy the bottom" can lead to losses. Standard deviation is a statistical measure of the amount of variation or dispersion of a set of prices or returns from its average value. The higher the standard deviation, the wider the Bollinger Bands, indicating greater price volatility, and vice versa. Traders may use standard deviation to set stop-loss and take-profit levels or to help determine the risk-to-reward ratio of a trade. 📍 Calculation First, calculate a simple moving average. Next, calculate the standard deviation over the same number of periods as the simple moving average. For the upper band, add the standard deviation to the moving average. For the lower band, subtract the standard deviation from the moving average. Typical values used: Short term: 10 day moving average, bands at 1.5 standard deviations. (1.5 times the standard dev. +/- the SMA) Medium term: 20 day moving average, bands at 2 standard deviations. Long term: 50 day moving average, bands at 2.5 standard deviations. 👤 @AlgoBuddy 📅 Daily Ideas about market update, psychology & indicators ❤️ If you appreciate our work, please like, comment and follow ❤️
Education
by QuantVue
2
CPER see brrrrLooking at the weekly chart with 200MA for CPER. I'm a fan of owning physical metals but CPER is a nice way for people to dabble in copper without actually getting bullion. The 200MA is now coinciding with the lower boll band. On a weekly chart I'd expect this to serve as rock solid support. I've mapped out the trajectory of the 200MA if it continues to uptrend like it has, and its represented as the bottom line of the white parallel channel. Price action around the green rectangle should present a great entrance opportunity, with a target to exit at the top of the parallel channel. Fundamentally I'm quite bullish on copper. It drives the green energy revolution and inventories are tapped out worldwide. Disputes between miners and governments are taking place and those never end quickly. Good luck out there, NFA.
AMEX:CPER
by ChartswithChip
Testing a Famous Indicator 2 (& 3) Steps Beyond Moving AveragesSince trading is all about having a statistical edge (well, if you wanna make a living at it)... How about we use an indicator with deeper insight than averages? It’s called the Bollinger Band, and it’s what we’re testing today. What the Heck Is a Bollinger Band? Without getting all mathy on you (the formula is gnarly), imagine slicing up a regular bell curve in sections. The middle section (first standard deviation) has about 68% of the data. A broader chunk (2 standard deviations, which includes the first) has about 95%. And the widest chunk (3 standard deviations, including the first 2) has 99.7% Whenever price pierces one of the bands, we look to take a trade. We’ll test this in 3 ways, which we’ll dig into after laying out our basic setup… The Trading Truth Test Setup Market: the S&P 500 index (using SPY to trade it, assuming SPY is exactly 1/10th the S&P 500 Index price) Timeframe: Jan 2, 2008 to March 28, 2023 Bar interval: 1 hour Moving averages: 50 bars (simple moving averages, meaning every bar gets equal weight, unlike with exponential) Starting Equity: $25,000 Max % of Equity Per Trade: 3% Commissions, fees and taxes. To keep things super simple, we’re assuming these are all zero. Our 3 Tests Test A: Any time a high pierces the upper band 2 standard deviations away, go short (if we’re not already in a trade). Any time a low pierces the upper band 2 standard deviations below, go long (if we’re not already in a trade). Take profits and losses 2 average true ranges (ATRs) away from the previous close. Test B: The same as Test A, except we’ll use 3 standard deviations, instead of 2. Test C: Any time a high pierces the 3-standard-deviations upper band, exit a long position and go short. Any time a low pierces the 3-standard-deviations lower band, exit a short position and go long. We’re not using ATRs to take profits and losses on this one. The Test Results Test A ended down at $20,810.61, down 16.8%. From equity high to equity low, this strategy had a 19.0% drawdown. Test B ended with $22,818.73. So, we lost 8.7%, with a 9.2% peak-to-trough drawdown. Waiting for price to pierce 3 standard deviations helped reduce our loss. Test C ended with $25,127.75, a 0.5% gain, with a 15.1% equity high-to-low drawdown. But but but… buy and hold once again came out the winner by far, up 173.1%. Note: I did this analysis in a spreadsheet, with exported TradingView data. If you see any errors, please let me know. What Test Tweaks We Could Make For Tests A and B, I’d be curious to test waiting for at least a 1-bar price reversal after a Bollinger Band is pierced. That way, we’d have some momentum back in the trade direction before jumping in. Test C seems to show this, since we only exit trades when a band gets pierced going in the opposite direction. Still, the results are basically breakeven, so some other rule(s) may help there. What would you test? And what else would you like to see tested? Comment below!
SP:SPX
by TradingTruthseeker
Top 10 Technical Indicators for Successful TradingTop 10 technical indicators for successful trading Introduction: Technical indicators are essential tools for traders to analyze market trends, identify potential trading opportunities, and manage risk. These indicators are mathematical calculations based on past price and volume data that can help traders make informed decisions about buying or selling assets. In this article, we'll discuss the top technical indicators that traders can use to enhance their trading strategies. Moving Average: A moving average is a widely used technical indicator that helps traders identify market trends. A moving average is calculated by averaging the price of an asset over a specific period, such as 10 days or 50 days. This indicator smooths out the price data and makes it easier for traders to identify the direction of the trend. When the price is above the moving average, it's considered a bullish trend, and when the price is below the moving average, it's considered a bearish trend. Relative Strength Index (RSI): The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is a momentum oscillator that measures the strength of a price trend. The RSI is calculated by comparing the average gains and losses over a specific period, typically 14 days. The RSI value ranges from 0 to 100, with values above 70 indicating an overbought market, and values below 30 indicating an oversold market. Traders can use the RSI to identify potential trend reversals and overbought or oversold conditions in the market. Bollinger Bands: Bollinger Bands are another widely used technical indicator that helps traders identify potential trend reversals and price volatility. Bollinger Bands consist of three lines: a moving average in the center, and two outer bands that represent the standard deviation of the price data. When the price is within the bands, it's considered normal market volatility. However, when the price reaches the outer bands, it's considered an overbought or oversold condition, and a potential reversal may be imminent. MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence): The Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) is a trend-following momentum indicator that helps traders identify changes in momentum and trend reversals. The MACD is calculated by subtracting the 26-day exponential moving average (EMA) from the 12-day EMA. A signal line, which is a 9-day EMA of the MACD, is also plotted on the chart. Traders can use the MACD to identify potential buy and sell signals, as well as divergences between the MACD and the price of the asset. Fibonacci Retracements: Fibonacci Retracements are a popular technical indicator that helps traders identify potential support and resistance levels. Fibonacci Retracements are based on the idea that prices tend to retrace a predictable portion of a move, after which they may continue in the original direction. Traders can use Fibonacci retracements to identify potential entry and exit points, as well as stop-loss levels. Stochastic Oscillator: The Stochastic Oscillator is another momentum oscillator that helps traders identify overbought and oversold conditions in the market. The Stochastic Oscillator is calculated by comparing the closing price of an asset to its price range over a specific period. The Stochastic Oscillator value ranges from 0 to 100, with values above 80 indicating an overbought market, and values below 20 indicating an oversold market. Traders can use the Stochastic Oscillator to identify potential trend reversals and overbought or oversold conditions in the market. Average True Range (ATR): Average True Range (ATR) is a technical indicator that measures the volatility of a stock or currency. Developed by J. Welles Wilder Jr., ATR calculates the average range of price movements over a specific period, taking into account gaps in price movements. ATR is typically calculated over a period of 14 days, but traders can adjust this period to fit their specific trading strategy. To calculate ATR, traders first calculate the true range (TR), which is the greatest of the following: Current high minus the current low Absolute value of the current high minus the previous close Absolute value of the current low minus the previous close Once the true range is calculated, traders can calculate the ATR by taking an average of the true range over a specific period. ATR can be used to measure volatility in the market, helping traders to identify potential trading opportunities. When ATR is high, it indicates that there is a lot of volatility in the market, which can present opportunities for traders to profit. Conversely, when ATR is low, it indicates that the market is relatively stable, and traders may want to avoid entering trades at that time. Ichimoku Cloud: The Ichimoku Cloud, also known as Ichimoku Kinko Hyo, is a technical indicator that provides a comprehensive view of potential support and resistance levels, trend direction, and momentum. The indicator was developed by Japanese journalist Goichi Hosoda in the late 1930s and has gained popularity among traders in recent years. The Ichimoku Cloud consists of five lines, each providing a different view of the market: Tenkan-Sen: This line represents the average of the highest high and the lowest low over the past nine periods. Kijun-Sen: This line represents the average of the highest high and the lowest low over the past 26 periods. Chikou Span: This line represents the current closing price shifted back 26 periods. Senkou Span A: This line represents the average of the Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen, shifted forward 26 periods. Senkou Span B: This line represents the average of the highest high and the lowest low over the past 52 periods, shifted forward 26 periods. The area between Senkou Span A and Senkou Span B is referred to as the "cloud" and is used to identify potential support and resistance levels. When the price is above the cloud, it indicates a bullish trend, and when the price is below the cloud, it indicates a bearish trend. Traders can also use the Tenkan-Sen and Kijun-Sen lines to identify potential entry and exit points, with a bullish crossover of the Tenkan-Sen above the Kijun-Sen indicating a potential buying opportunity, and a bearish crossover of the Tenkan-Sen below the Kijun-Sen indicating a potential selling opportunity. Conclusion: In conclusion, technical indicators are valuable tools for traders in the financial markets. The Average True Range (ATR) can be used to measure volatility in the market, while the Ichimoku Cloud provides a comprehensive view of potential support and resistance levels, trend direction, and momentum. By using these indicators in combination with other technical analysis tools and market knowledge, traders can make informed trading decisions and improve their chances of success. It's important for traders to experiment with different indicators and find the ones that work best for their trading strategy.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by JS_TechTrading
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by phelpscorey85
BTC/USD - Analysis of recent events and a Double TopQuick BTC/USD analysis of the last few Months: Looking at the Price and the Relative Strength Index (RSI) Convergence/Divergence: From Tuesday 13th Sept 22 until Saturday 5th Nov 2022 we had Convergence with the Price and RSI which indicated a reversal was most likely on its way. Price = HH - LH (Higher High - Lower High) RSI = HH - HH (Higher High - Higher High) Next from Wednesday 9th Nov 2022 to Monday 21st Nov 2022 we had Convergence with the Price and the RSI which then lead to a reversal breakout. Price = LL - LL (Lower Low - Lower Low) RSI = LL - HL (Lower Low - Higher Low) Next from Sunday 29th Jan until Tuesday 21st Feb 2023 we had Divergence with the Price and the RSI leading to the bearish reversal drop that we are still in today. I suppose you could start this Divergence sooner if you wanted, but i have started it on the 21st Feb 2023. Price = HH - HH (Higher High - Higher High) RSI = HH - LH (Higher High - Lower High) Here is a closer look at the 1 day chart. Here is a closer look at the RSI Indicator. For those who are new and do not know, please note that Divergence/Convergence with the Price and RSI is indicted by the Straight Yellow Lines on the Chart and RSI Indicator. A few other bits. BTC has also created a Double Top Pattern as indicated by the 2 circles on the chart with arrows. The 1st Top was at Monday 15th Aug 2022 and 2nd Top was at Tuesday 16th Feb 2023. Note that BTC tried to get above this support level 3x and failed all attempts at closing above this resistance line. BTC is still in an Ascending Channel Pattern, while it did break out of its Upper Resistance Trend-line, it did not CLOSE ABOVE it, so this Upper Resistance Trend-line is still valid. Using the Lower Trend-line of the Ascending Channel and the Double Top Resistance line, we can also say that BTC may also be in an Ascending Triangle Pattern. At the moment of typing this, BTC is still below its 50MA (Yellow Line) and has found some support from its 200MA (Red Line). Looking at just the Leading Span A (Senkou Span A) and Leading Span B (Senkou Span B) of the Ichimoku Cloud, we can see that BTC is in the Equilibrium Zone Inside the Cloud. Note that a successful daily candle CLOSE BELOW the 200MA will also bring BTC under its Leading Span B (Senkou Span B) support level into the Bearish Zone of the Ichimoku Cloud. Please note that i am not using the traditional 9,26,52,26 settings for this cloud. Looking at the Bollinger Bands, we can see that we have had massive expansion of the Upper and Lower Bands for the negative side, BTC is still way below its Middle Band Basis 20 Period SMA and note that the Middle Band is still Pointing Downwards. Note that BTC is still walking on the underside of its Lower Band. My thoughts: While Silvergate Bank’s liquidation may have contributed to the drop we are still in, looking at this chart, we can clearly see that the Price and the RSI were already giving the warning signs back in February especially with the Double Top and Price/RSI Divergence. We will now have to see if the 200MA holds as Support, if it doesn’t then next is the Lower Trend-line of the Ascending Channel Pattern. During these recession, it is iInteresting times ahead for BTC and the whole Crypto market. In any case, i hope this post has been informative and has helped those who are new to charting and using Price/Oscillator Convergence & Divergence to help predict possible price movement.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSD
by TradingThroughTheLens
BTC/USD - Interesting times ahead with an Ascending ChannelBTC/USD 1 day chart quick update. Here is a closer look at this 1 day chart. BTC is in an Ascending Channel Pattern. BTC is still in a Falling Wedge Pattern. BTC is still in a Descending Channel. BTC is still in a massive Ichimoku Y Wave Pattern. At the moment of typing this, BTC is fighting to stay back above its 200MA. If BTC CLOSES this or tomorrows daily candle ABOVE the 200MA and stays above it, and we see a successful re-test of the 200MA as strong support, then we could see BTC attempt to break out of its Falling Wedge Pattern upper trend-line. Note that BTC has not closed above its 200MA since Monday 27th December 2021. Note that BTC is also back in the Bullish Zone of its Ichimoku Cloud. Looking at the Bollinger Bands, we can see the Bollinger Bands Upper and Lower Bands are expanding away from each other indicating increased volatility for the upside because the Middle Band is also pointing upwards. The Price is also walking up the outside of its Upper Band. Looking at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) we can see that the RSI is in the Overbought Zone on this 1 day timeframe. The RSI is still above its 9 Period EMA. With the RSI in the Overbought Zone doesn’t mean it will drop as the RSI line can range sideways for a prolonged period of time. Interesting times ahead if BTC manages to CLOSE this daily candle ABOVE its 200MA and then its Falling Wedge Pattern’s upper trend-line. A successful re-test of these 2 levels as strong support will be further confirmation that the bottom is in and a new uptrend has started. Note that after such a huge rise, maybe not yet, but we should expect at some point a correction downwards on this1 day timeframe. Who knows, if this continues, we may eventually see a Golden Cross on this 1 day timeframe when the 50MA crosses back above the 200MA. I hope this is helpful with your trading and hodl-ing. Correction on chart as i had the wrong trend-line signed above for the Ichimoku Y Wave lower trend-line. Below is the correction. Apologies.
BINANCE:BTCUSD
by TradingThroughTheLens
1
ADAUSD - Upward move coming - 2023!It looks like Cardano it's going to start 2023 well. On the 4-hour timeframe chart(left), Cardano's price is showing Regular Bullish Divergence. The Divergence is indicated by the Relative Strength Index and the Stochastics. On the daily timeframe chart(right), Cardano's price is showing an Oversold condition. The Oversold conditions are indicated by the Bollinger Bands, Relative Strength Index, and Stochastics. Both charts complement each other. The new innovative plans for 2023 are in line with these ideas as well. Enter your long position only if/when the candle closes above the key level and confirms it as a support. All further details are shown on the charts. Good luck!
BITFINEX:ADAUSDLong
by vf_investment
10
QNTUSDT - Short - Broadening WedgeQNT is currently forming an ascending broadening wedge pattern on daily timeframe. An ascending broadening wedge is a bearish reversal chart pattern. Where the upper line is the resistance line and the lower line is the support line. As we can see in the chart that it´s moves increase with higher magnitudes. This pattern should be traded when the price breaks out of the support line. Looking at the pattern combined with the three indicators we can conclude it´s currently in an overbought condition. So it´s likely for the price to retrace. The three indicators are Bollinger Bands, RSI 14 and Stochastic. In our opinion it´s more likely for the price to retrace and pump once more before it breaks out of the support line. So for now Target 1 in prioritized. Before targeting the other two targets we have to wait what happens after Target 1! All the details are shown on the chart. Goodluck!
Short
by vf_investment
9
4 signals shows that BITCOIN is overbought.In this chart we see many signals that indicates that Bitcoin is overbought and that the price will soon be corrected and go back down. - A trendline connected 3 corrections, but then the price rallied, thinking it doesn't has to come back to the trendline, meaning it is too bullish and is overbought. - Candlesticks broke above the Bollinger Bands (BB), meaning there is an upcoming reversal. - RSI is above 70 (=overbought) - Bollinger Bands %B is above 1 (=overbought) Using the TBS Strategy, consider selling when the BB %B crosses down.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSD
by YanakTrading
1
XRPUSD - Overbought - ShortOn the chart of Ripple (XRP) we can see the price is approaching a overbought condition on 4h timeframe. This would mean when the overbought condition is confirmed the price will retrace. The three indicator used are the Bollinger Bands, Relative Strenght Index and the Stochastics. At the moment the RSI needs to increase a little bit more. For now the price will move up and once it has reached the resitance the price will drop. See all further details on the chart. Goodluck!
BITSTAMP:XRPUSDShort
by vf_investment
6
BTC/USD - is BTC still in a downtrend?Let’s have a look at the BTC/USD 1 week chart and see what this chart and indicators are telling us. BTC is still in a massive Falling Wedge Pattern. BTC is also still in a massive Ichimoku Y-Wave pattern. Note that the 50MA is still traveling DOWNWARDS towards the 200MA so we still might see a Death Cross on this 1 week timeframe. At the moment of typing this, BTC has crossed back under its Least Squares Moving Average (LSMA) on this 1 week timeframe. A successful close below the LSMA and successful re-test as resistance will indicate that the direction of travel will most likely continue downwards. BTC is still way under its Bollinger Bands Middle Band Basis 20 Period SMA on this 1 week timeframe. Looking at the Descending Pitchfork Pattern, we can see the Support and Resistance levels that BTC has been hitting on this indicator. Here is a closer look at this 1 week chart: BTC is still in the Bearish Zone of all 3 of its major Ichimoku Clouds. Looking at BTC’s most important Ichimoku Cloud: The Conversion Line (Tenkan Sen) is indicating that mid-point the short-term momentum is downwards at the moment. The Base Line (Kijun Sen) is indicating that the mid-point of the mid-term momentum is sideways at the moment. The Lagging Span (Chikou Span) is indicating that momentum, at the moment is starting to slope downwards. Using the Negative V Calculation from the 1 Month Chart, and using the Ichimoku Timespan Numbers of 65-Bars and 76-Bars starting from the ATH at $68,789.63 back in Nov 2021, we have 2 potential timeframes for the price target $9,916. V Calculation Negative (from 1 month chart) V = B - (C-B) = D C $25,160 - B $17,538 = $7,622 B $17,538 - (C-B) $7,1622 = $9,916 D1 = $9,916 The week of 6th Feb 2023 D2 = $9,916 The week 24th April 2023 Note that this is NOT a bottom for BTC but is a PRICE TARGET using the Ichimoku V Calculation (Negative). Looking at the Up/Down Volume, we can see that the Volume Traded since around June 2021 has been nothing when compared to what has been previously traded in the past. Looking at the Relative Strength Index (RSI) we can see that the RSI is pointing downwards and still has plenty of room to move downwards before becoming Oversold on this 1 week timeframe. Note that the RSI is getting very close to crossing under is 9 Period EMA. From my opinion, before anyone can start talking or preaching about bottoms, reversals and bull-runs, we need to talk about fundamentals and what is happening to the world economy. We also now know that the Crypto world isn’t yet a hedge against inflation and we also need to accept the fact that the world is already in a recession and possibly heading into a depression in 2023. From my opinion BTC is still in a mid to longterm downtrend. That is NOT going to change unless BTC crosses back ABOVE and more importantly CLOSES ABOVE its 200MA on the 1 Day Chart for Mid-Term and 1 Week Chart for Long-Term. If/when this happens, be on the lookout for any successful re-test as support on these timeframes. Once this world wide recession fully bottoms out be it in 6 months, 1 year, 2 years, 5 years or 10 years and when the powers that be have had their fill of transferring wealth from the Middle Class and the Poor to the elites, then true opportunities WILL ARISE for those who are ready. Again this is all my opinion so I hope this post is helpful.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSD
by TradingThroughTheLens
10
S&P500 - 1 Day Chart - Short Price Target of $2,880S&P500 1 Day Chart: Short Price Target V Calculation Negative V = B - (C-B) = D C $4,102 - B $3,491 = $611 B $3,491 - (C-B) $611 = $2,880 Price Target Ichimoku Timespan: A to B = 41-Bars (42-1) B to C = 34-Bars (33+1) C to D = 75-Bars (76-1) (41+34=75) Wednesday 22nd March 2023 Notes: The Ichimoku Conversion Line (Tenkan Sen) looks like it is about to cross back under the Ichimoku Base Line (Kijun Sen) on this 1 day timeframe. The Ichimoku Lagging Span (Chikou Span) looks like it is about to drop under the price from 26 Periods ago. Note that the Leading Span A (Senkou Span A) and Leading Span B (Senkou Span B) support is very thin where the S&P500 Price is located at the moment. We have a Double Top at the 50% Fib Level $4,102 which is located around C of our Ichimoku V Calculation. The S&P500 Price is under its Bollinger Bands Basis 20 Period SMA and we have expansion of the Upper and Lower Bands and this is for negative momentum. The S&P500 Price is also under its Volume Profile Visible Range Point of Control (VPVR POC) for this charts Visible Range. Looking at the Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD) indicator, Momentum is downwards and we can see that the MACD Line is still under its Signal Line and is getting very close to the 0.0 Base Line. From my opinion, analysing all the above indicators it's looking very likely that we will see the Price Target of $2,880. This will also be fully confirmed when/if the Leading Span A (Senkou Span A) crosses back under the Leading Span B (Senkou Span B) creating a Kumo Twist into a Bearish Red Cloud on this 1 day timeframe. I hope this is helpful.
SP:SPXShort
by TradingThroughTheLens
2
BTCUSD - Overbought - Short term oppurtunityOn the BTC-USD chart (1h timeframe), the price is currently overbought. In this analysis, all three indicators are suggesting an overbought condition. The indicators used are the Bollinger Bands, RSI and Stochastics. This could mean that the price will drop when there is a confirmation of the price going down. When this happens a short position can be taken and profits can be taken. See all further details on the chart. Goodluck!
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDShort
by vf_investment
10
Overbought & OversoldIf you can identify overbought or oversold conditions, as a trader, this can be highly profitable. In particular, these are two definitions that refer to the extreme values of the price in addition to their intrinsic value. So, when these conditions appear, a reversal of the direction of the price is highly expected. What is Overbought? When something is ‘overbought’, it means that the price is thriving for a long peri. Because of this, it’s trading at a higher price than it actually should be. In other words, the asset is overly expensive and a sell-off is about to happen. What is Oversold? When something is ‘oversold’, it means the price is in a negative momentum for an extended period. Because of this, it’s trading at a lower price than it actually should be. In other words, the asset is overly cheap and an upward rise is about to happen. Indicators Moreover, there’re plenty of technical indicators which you could use in technical analysis. To confirm the Overbought and Oversold conditions the three indicators commonly used are: Bollinger Bands, Relative Strength Index and Stochastics Bollinger Bands The Bollinger Bands appear as a channel. Specifically, the middle line is often a twenty-period moving average. On the other hand, the upper band is the moving average plus two times its standard deviation. Furthermore, the lower band is the moving average minus two times its standard deviation. As a result, the price seems to fluctuate in this channel and normally doesn’t move out of the bands. However, when the price tends to move out of the upper band the price can be considered as overbought. Likewise, the same thing happens when the price moves out of the lower band, the price can be considered oversold. Relative Strength Index The Relative Strength Index is a momentum oscillator where the horizontal axis appears as a function of time and the vertical axis as on a scale of 0 to 100. In addition, the standard amount of periods used for this indicator is 14. So, the Relative Strength Index measures the magnitude and the speed of recent price action. The indicator compares a security strength on days when prices go up to its strength on days when prices go down. Yet when the Relative Strength Index has a value higher than 70 the price can be considered as overbought. When the opposite happens and the price drops down a value of 30 the price can be considered as oversold. Stochastics Stochastics is like the Relative Strength Index, a momentum oscillator where the horizontal axis appears as a function of time and the vertical axis is displayed on a scale of 0 to 100. However, the stochastic oscillator is predicated on the assumption that closing prices should move in the same direction as the current trend. Meanwhile, the Relative Strength Index is measuring the magnitude and the speed of the current price action. The Stochastic oscillator does calculate this value and expresses this value into a %K. In addition, the standard amount of periods used for this indicator is 14. When the %K crosses a value of 80 the price can be considered as overbought. When the opposite happens and the price drops down a value of 20 the price can be considered as oversold. Combined One indicator that matches the criteria for being ‘overbought’ or ‘oversold’ can suggest a small trend reversal. But once all 3 indicators combined are matching the criteria, the assumption of a trend reversal is very likely to happen. Therefore, for trading in general this can be a profitable and low-risk strategy.
BITSTAMP:BTCUSDEducation
by vf_investment
3
How Bollinger Bands work and their best parametersJust a reminder... A Bollinger Band resembles a moving cylinder with three lines. A top, middle and bottom line. These three lines are plotted on any chart and you’ll see the price of the markets moving in-between these levels. When the price crossed above the middle line, the trend is up. When price moves and stays below the middle line, the trend is down. There are three parts to the Bollinger Bands. Upper, Middle and Lower Bollinger Band. Here are my parameters… The length (20) , shows you the Moving Average of the Middle Bollinger Band. Which in this case is 20 MA and is shown in the chart as the orange line… The Source tells us we are using closing prices in the chart… That means, when the JSE All Share Index closes for the day – that is the closing price that will be used for the BB. StdDev is 2… Bollinger Bands are envelopes that base a Standard Deviation above and below a simple moving average of the price. Because the distance of the bands is based on standard deviation, that’s why we are able to see a symmetrical envelope around the price… Most Bollinger Bands parameters are set to 20MA and 2 Standard Deviations on most charting platforms. But now you know what to set it to, to maximise your usage... If you have any questions about indicators feel free to ask. I've been in the markets since 2003 and enjoy sharing information... Trade well, live free. Timon MATI Trader
TVC:SA40Education
by Timonrosso
3