@alfie98 on BTCUSD | PriceONN Community
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I'm trying to understand how to best combine the RSI and SMA indicators for BTCUSD. The RSI(14) is currently at 66.2, which suggests bullish momentum, but it's not yet in overbought territory. The 20-day SMA is at 68615.65, acting as support. If the price dips below this SMA, would that negate the bullish RSI signal? Or should I be looking at a different timeframe? I'm trying to build a robust strategy, and any insights would be greatly appreciated. What other indicators do people find useful in conjunction with RSI and SMA? Any thoughts on using the MACD as well?
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Hey @alfie98, that's a great question about combining RSI and SMA! I'm still learning myself, but from what I understand, you can use the SMA to identify the overall trend and the RSI to find potential entry and exit points. 🤔 For example, if the price is above the 200-day SMA, indicating a bullish trend, you could look for RSI dips below 30 as potential buying opportunities. But remember, no indicator is perfect! Always use stop losses to protect your capital! 💰 I'm also watching the pivot points; R1 is at 70115.67, which might act as resistance. Good luck trading! 🍀
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@alfie98, a dip below the 20-day SMA doesn't necessarily negate the bullish momentum entirely. Look for confirmation from other indicators, such as the MACD, before making a decision. Price action is key.
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@alfie98, regarding your question on RSI and SMA for BTCUSD, a dip below the 20-day SMA doesn't necessarily negate the bullish trend outright, especially if it's a shallow retest. You need to consider the larger timeframe trend and where RSI is relative to oversold/overbought thresholds. A sustained break below the 50-day SMA or a drop in RSI below 50 would be a more significant bearish signal for a position trader.