What is RSI?
RSI (Relative Strength Index) is a momentum indicator that ranges from 0 to 100:
Above 70 → Overbought
Below 30 → Oversold
It helps you understand strength of price movement.
🔹 What is RSI Divergence?
Divergence happens when:
👉 Price moves in one direction
👉 But RSI moves in the opposite direction
This signals that the current trend may be weakening.
🔹 Types of RSI Divergence
📉 1. Bearish Divergence (Sell Signal)
Price: Higher Highs
RSI: Lower Highs
👉 Meaning: Uptrend is losing strength → Possible reversal down
Example:
If NIFTY 50 is making new highs but RSI is falling → caution for downside
📈 2. Bullish Divergence (Buy Signal)
Price: Lower Lows
RSI: Higher Lows
👉 Meaning: Downtrend is weakening → Possible reversal up
Example:
If Infosys is falling but RSI starts rising → buying opportunity
RSI (Relative Strength Index) is a momentum indicator that ranges from 0 to 100:
Above 70 → Overbought
Below 30 → Oversold
It helps you understand strength of price movement.
🔹 What is RSI Divergence?
Divergence happens when:
👉 Price moves in one direction
👉 But RSI moves in the opposite direction
This signals that the current trend may be weakening.
🔹 Types of RSI Divergence
📉 1. Bearish Divergence (Sell Signal)
Price: Higher Highs
RSI: Lower Highs
👉 Meaning: Uptrend is losing strength → Possible reversal down
Example:
If NIFTY 50 is making new highs but RSI is falling → caution for downside
📈 2. Bullish Divergence (Buy Signal)
Price: Lower Lows
RSI: Higher Lows
👉 Meaning: Downtrend is weakening → Possible reversal up
Example:
If Infosys is falling but RSI starts rising → buying opportunity
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