Crypto Dictionary
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Definition: A momentum oscillator measuring overbought/oversold conditions on a 0–100 scale. Example: “BTC’s RSI hit 75, signaling strong momentum, but I waited for divergence before considering a reversal.”
Definition: A momentum indicator comparing closing price to its high-low range over a period. Example: “The Stochastic dropped below 20 near support, suggesting a potential bounce in the range.”
Definition: A trend-following momentum indicator using two EMAs and a signal line to identify crossovers. Example: “MACD crossed above its signal line after BTC broke resistance, confirming the bullish momentum shift.”
Definition: A cumulative volume indicator adding volume on up days and subtracting on down days. Example: “ETH made a new high, but OBV stayed flat—a bearish divergence signaling weak accumulation.”
Definition: A volume-based indicator measuring long-term money flow trends using two EMAs. Example: “KVO crossed bullishly while BTC was above its 50 EMA, confirming institutional buying interest.”
Definition: A volatility indicator using a moving average and two standard deviation bands. Example: “Bollinger Bands squeezed tight before BTC’s breakout, signaling low volatility and an imminent move.”
Definition: When price and an indicator move in opposite directions, signaling potential trend weakness. Example: “BTC hit a new high, but RSI made a lower high—a bearish divergence suggesting exhaustion.”
Definition: When multiple independent indicators align to confirm the same signal. Example: “I entered long when price broke resistance, MACD crossed up, and OBV confirmed—three-way confluence.”
Definition: A condition where an asset’s price has risen too far too fast, often measured by RSI > 70. Example: “RSI stayed overbought for weeks during BTC’s rally—overbought doesn’t mean sell in strong trends.”
Definition: A condition where an asset’s price has fallen too far too fast, often measured by RSI < 30. Example: “ETH’s RSI hit 25 near support, signaling oversold conditions and a potential bounce.”
Definition: A period of low volatility when Bollinger Bands contract, often preceding a breakout. Example: “The Bollinger squeeze lasted three days before BTC exploded 15% higher.”
Definition: The visual representation of the difference between MACD and its signal line. Example: “The MACD histogram expanded rapidly, showing accelerating bullish momentum.”