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Double RSI
Two RSI settings (short + long period) plotted together. Buy signals when both cross above their neutral lines simultaneously; sell when both flip down. Reduces false signals of a single RSI.
Setup
- Chart: 15-min with both RSI(5) (fast) and RSI(14) (slow) plotted in the same pane
- Fast RSI reacts to short-term swings; slow RSI represents underlying momentum
Entry
Long: both RSI 5 and RSI 14 cross above 50 within 1-2 bars of each other. Short: both cross below 50. The dual cross filters out weak single-RSI wobbles.
Exit
When either RSI crosses back through 50 in the opposite direction, take profit or exit. Also exit at a fixed R:R of 1:1.5.
Stop-loss
A fixed 0.7-1×ATR beyond the entry bar. Do not use RSI itself for stops — that gives no cushion for normal noise.
When it works
- Both RSIs align in the same regime (both trending, or both range-bound)
- Post-consolidation breakout candles that push both RSIs across 50 at once
- Liquid indices where indicator smoothness is preserved
When it fails
- Choppy sessions — repeat crosses generate whipsaw losses
- Only one RSI crosses (partial signal) — resist temptation, wait for confirmation
- Very low-volume windows where indicator noise dominates
General trading rules that apply
Regardless of the specific setup, these apply to every strategy on this site:
- Never risk more than 2% of your account on a single trade
- Place a hard stop-loss before entering — no exceptions
- Journal every trade: setup, reason, outcome, one lesson
- After two consecutive losses, stop for the session
- Backtest and paper-trade for a month before deploying real capital
Every strategy here is part of our in-house catalogue, written and calibrated for Indian markets. Past behavior does not guarantee future results. Charts run against 2-year Nifty data — actual results in your account will vary. Backtest, paper-trade, and size responsibly before risking real capital.