1. Home
  2. Markets Updates
  3. What is RSI (Relative Strength Index)? Setting, Calculation, Strategies, and More

What is RSI (Relative Strength Index)? Setting, Calculation, Strategies, and More

12 July 2022

Share the article:

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Any news, opinions, research, analyses, prices or other information contained in this article are provided as general market commentary and do not constitute investment advice. The market commentary has not been prepared in accordance with legal requirements designed to promote the independence of investment research, and therefore, it is not subject to any prohibition on dealing ahead of dissemination. Past performance is not an indication of possible future performance. Any action you take upon the information in this article is strictly at your own risk, and we will not be liable for any losses and damages in connection with the use of this article.
RISK WARNING: CFDs are complex instruments and come with a high risk of losing money rapidly due to leverage. A high percentage of retail client investors lose money when trading CFDs with this provider. You should consider whether you understand how CFDs work and whether you can afford to take the high risk of losing your money.
FAQs

RSI is an acronym that stands for Relative Strength Index. It is developed in 1978 by J. Welles Wilder Jr. It is a momentum oscillator that provides statistics about the speed and the price change. It is widely used in the financial market to indicate when an asset is oversold or overbought.

Related articles

Gold’s Tug of War: Bulls Fight for $3,300 Breakout
22 May 2025
Gold hovers near $3,300 resistance as momentum wavers. Key support levels and geopolitical risks shape XAUUSD’s short-term outlook in 2025.

Read more

NAGA Weekly Recap May 12 - 16, 2025
16 May 2025
Explore this week’s market action — tech rallies, gold pulls back, and the dollar faces uncertainty. Get the latest insights to trade smarter with NAGA.

Read more

Gladys Eguia

EURUSD: Bulls Battle Back, But Can They Break 1.1570?
15 May 2025
EURUSD shows signs of bullish recovery, but can it sustain momentum above 1.1570? Discover key support, resistance levels, and market drivers in this in-depth analysis.

Read more