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Momentum

Momentum: the source minus its value N bars ago, a direct measure of the speed of price change.

Momentum on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.
Momentum on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.

How to read it

  • Above zero: price is higher than N bars ago; below zero: lower.
  • A rising line means the move is accelerating; flattening means it is slowing.
  • Divergences with price warn of a weakening trend.

Key settings

  • Length 10, source close.

Good to know

  • Drawn in its own pane below the chart.