RSI Divergence Trading

Futures Intermediate NIFTY Futures BANKNIFTY Futures FINNIFTY Futures Stock Futures

Identifies trend exhaustion through price-momentum divergence

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Quick Reference

Strategy Type RSI Divergence Trading / Momentum Reversal Strategy
Market Outlook Identifies trend exhaustion through price-momentum divergence
Risk Profile Moderate - counter-trend entries require discipline
Reward Profile High reward potential from catching trend reversals early
Time Horizon Intraday to swing (hours to days)
Capital Requirement Moderate (₹1,50,000 - ₹4,00,000)
Margin Type MIS for intraday divergence trades; NRML for swing positions
Best Used When Price makes new highs/lows but momentum fails to confirm, suggesting exhaustion

When to Use This Strategy

Price makes new highs/lows but momentum fails to confirm, suggesting exhaustion

India-Specific Notes

Lot Sizes

NIFTY 25 units per lot (₹50 per point)
BANKNIFTY 15 units per lot (₹15 per point)
FINNIFTY 25 units per lot (₹25 per point)
Stock Futures Varies by stock

Optimal Timeframes

Intraday 15-minute and hourly for day trading setups
Swing 4-hour and daily for multi-day positions
Confirmation Multiple timeframe divergence alignment

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