Technical Analysis for Beginners
8 min read · Feb 24, 2026
How Should You Use Indicators?
Indicators are not decision buttons; they are probability filters. Read price action and trend first, then use indicators for confirmation.
Three Recommendations for Beginners
- Moving Average (MA): Identify trend direction (up/down)
- RSI: Check overheating in overbought/oversold zones
- MACD: Detect momentum shift hints
Practical Workflow Example
- Step 1: Check whether price is above MA
- Step 2: Check whether RSI indicates overheating
- Step 3: Check for MACD shift signals
- Step 4: Write stop and target first, then enter
Caution
Stacking too many similar indicators often adds noise and false confidence. For beginners, "one trend tool + one momentum tool + risk rules" is usually enough.