The Heikin Ashi RSI Oscillator for MetaTrader 4 (MT4) is a hybrid technical tool that combines the smoothing properties of Heikin Ashi candles with the momentum-tracking capabilities of the Relative Strength Index (RSI). Unlike a standard RSI line, this indicator displays internal Heikin Ashi candles within an oscillator sub-window to provide cleaner signals for trend reversals and momentum. Core Components

Example trade setup:

  • Buy: Oscillator crosses above zero + histogram rising.
  • Sell: Oscillator crosses below zero + histogram falling.

5.2 Overbought/Oversold Reversals

Due to the smoothing effect, when the HA RSI enters overbought (>70) or oversold (<30) territory, it represents a more sustained momentum move.

The Perfect Indicator For Trading Reversals - Heiken Ashi RSI

Part 9: Backtest Results – Does it actually work?

Based on a 6-month backtest on EURUSD (H1 chart):

| Parameter Name | Default Value | Description | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | RSI_Period | 14 | The period for the RSI calculation. | | ApplyToPrice | PRICE_CLOSE | Allows users to select which HA price component to use (e.g., HA Close vs. HA Typical Price). | | OverboughtLevel | 70 | Upper threshold. | | OversoldLevel | 30 | Lower threshold. | | ColorBullish | clrLimeGreen | Color for upward momentum. | | ColorBearish | clrFireBrick | Color for downward momentum. |

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