Reward 500 Tiger-coinsTechnical indicators are key in investing. Every day, we see people sharing all kinds of indicators to spot buy or sell points.
Today, let’s do a quick test: Look at this candlestick chart. You have just 5 seconds—would you choose long (buy) or short (sell)?
✅ Correct answer: long (buy)
Why go long? Let’s look at it from different angles:
1.Institutional Money Logic (Smart Money Concepts)
Price first spikes up to clear orders, then pulls back to the “price gap” area.
The support zone below is a good buying point. Price is now rebounding, but keep an eye on the second support zone. If it breaks, buying pressure is weak, and the long logic fails.
2.Candlestick Analysis
Drawing lines connecting highs and lows shows possible stop points. The second-to-last candlestick touches the support line but doesn’t break it, signaling a possible reversal.
The last two falling candlesticks have long lower shadows, confirming the likelihood of a rebound.
In real trading, you can use Fibonacci levels to confirm reversal points and combine with volume and other indicators to increase confidence.
3.Bull Flag Pattern
You can see a bull flag (downward channel). The flag’s length is shorter than the flagpole, so overall, the bias is still bullish.
Buy at the bottom, then decide whether to continue long or trade within the range.
4.Practical Tips
First reversal breaks can be fake; it’s better to wait for a breakout and then a pullback to short. During high-level sideways moves, shorting opportunities are rare. Upper shadows are often caused by large orders pushing price up before it falls back immediately.
💬 Questions for you:
How do you view the analysis from different technical schools?
Which indicators do you rely on to decide buy or sell points?
Did you have a different answer or insight for this test?
Which indicator works best for you?
Comments
When I analyze setups like this, I pay close attention to how price reacts around key EMAs such as the 25-day and 50-day. A strong bounce from these levels, especially with bullish candlestick patterns like long lower shadows, often signals institutional support and a potential reversal. I also check if EMAs are sloping upward & price is holding above them, which usually confirms a bullish trend.
I don’t rely on lower time frames because they tend to give too many false signals. Instead, I focus on daily structures to spot trend continuation or reversal points, then scale in when both technicals and fundamentals align. This keeps my decisions clear & steady.
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1.Moving Averages (MA) : Its purpose is to identify trend direction & potential reversals.
Types : Simple Moving Average (SMA) : smooths price over time.
Exponential Moving Average (EMA) : reacts faster to recent price changes.
Eg : A 20 EMA crossing over a 50 EMA can signal a Bullish trend.
2. Relative Strength Index (RSI) :
Purpose is to measure momentum & identify overbought or oversold conditions.
Scale: 0 to 100. Above 70 is overbought. Below 30 = oversold.
3. On Balance Volume (OBV)
Purpose:to track volume flow to confirm price trends. Rising OBV with rising price = strong bullish trend.
I would use 3 complementary indicators - 1 trend, 1 momentum & 1 volume to avoid cluttering the chart.
Clarity beats complexity.
Always confirm signals with price action & broader market context.
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Common indicators include EMAs (50/200) for trend direction, MACD for momentum, and RSI for entry timing to identify key price levels
Technical indicators react to price rather than predict it, so they guide entries and exits but often lag, requiring combination with price action and market context
Price action combined with volume offers the most reliable insight, while additional tools like RSI, EMAs, and Volume Profile highlight key opportunities for the best entries
What works best is having a consistent, well-tested strategy and discipline in execution, as no technical indicator works perfectly on its own。。。
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