When I discovered trading indicators, I went crazy with them. RSI, MACD, Bollinger Bands—you name it, I slapped it on my chart. My screen was so full of lines and colors that I couldn’t even see the price anymore.
At the time, I thought more indicators meant better accuracy. But in reality, I was just confusing myself. Every indicator gave me a different signal, and I kept second-guessing.
The wake-up call came when I realized something simple: price itself is the most important indicator. Candlesticks, support/resistance, and trend lines were already giving me what I needed. Indicators should only confirm, not dictate.
These days, I keep it simple. I use RSI mainly to spot overbought/oversold conditions, and moving averages to track trends. That’s it. Clean charts, clear mind.
Trading is already hard enough—you don’t need your chart looking like a Christmas tree.
