RSI Cheat Sheet
Quick reference for RSI levels, signals, and common setups. Built for traders who need fast answers, not long explanations.
Quick reference table
| Standard setting | 14 periods |
| Overbought level | Above 70 (above 80 for stronger signal) |
| Oversold level | Below 30 (below 20 for stronger signal) |
| Bullish divergence | Price lower low + RSI higher low |
| Bearish divergence | Price higher high + RSI lower high |
| RSI for day trading | Setting: 7 or 9; thresholds: 80/20 |
| RSI for swing trading | Setting: 14; thresholds: 70/30 |
| RSI for crypto | Setting: 14; thresholds: 80/20 (higher volatility) |
| Best paired with | Trend filter (ADX > 25) + chart structure |
| Where RSI fails | Strong trends — RSI parks at extremes for weeks |
Quick setups
- Long setup: Uptrend confirmed (price > 50-EMA, 50 > 200) + RSI dips to 40-45 + bounce confirmation.
- Short setup: Downtrend confirmed + RSI rallies to 55-60 + bearish candle.
- Divergence setup: Wait for price to make new high/low + RSI fails to confirm + price-action confirmation (break of swing point) before entering.