Is this real money trading?

No. Trading Copilot uses virtual funds for practice. You can trade with $10,000 virtual money using real market data, with AI coaching that reviews every trade. No real money is at risk.

How does the AI trading coach work?

The AI coach analyzes every trade you make — entry timing, position sizing, risk management, and exit decisions. It identifies patterns like overtrading, revenge trading, and emotional entries, then provides personalized feedback to help you improve.

Do I need to register?

No registration required for basic features. You get 3 free strategy backtests per day, access to the Market Health Dashboard, and the Practice Trading mode. Pro and Elite tiers require a subscription for advanced features.

What makes Trading Copilot different from TradingView or other platforms?

Trading Copilot is purpose-built for learning and practice. While TradingView excels at charting, Trading Copilot focuses on the practice-to-profit journey with AI coaching, progressive skill levels (Bronze to Platinum), risk management tools, and 11 integrated trading tools in one platform.

How long should I practice before trading with real money?

We recommend 2-3 months of consistent virtual trading with profitability before transitioning to real money. With AI coaching, this timeline can be shortened to 1-2 months. The key is proving consistency, not just having a few good trades.

How to Use RSI for Crypto Trading: Complete Guide with Examples

The Relative Strength Index (RSI) is one of the most popular and misunderstood indicators in trading. Used correctly, it's a powerful tool for timing entries and exits. Used incorrectly, it leads to buying too early and selling too late.

What Is RSI?

RSI measures the speed and magnitude of price changes on a scale of 0 to 100. It answers the question: "Is this asset moving up faster than usual, or down faster than usual?"

Formula:

RSI = 100 - (100 / (1 + RS))
RS = Average Gain over N periods / Average Loss over N periods

Default setting: 14 periods

How to Read RSI

RSI Level	Meaning	Traditional Interpretation
80-100	Extremely overbought	Strong selling pressure expected
70-80	Overbought	Potential reversal zone
50-70	Bullish momentum	Uptrend in progress
30-50	Bearish momentum	Downtrend in progress
20-30	Oversold	Potential bounce zone
0-20	Extremely oversold	Strong buying pressure expected

The #1 RSI Mistake: Overbought ≠ Sell

The biggest mistake beginners make: seeing RSI at 75 and selling immediately.

Reality: In strong uptrends, RSI can stay above 70 for weeks or months. Selling every time RSI hits 70 in a bull market means missing the majority of the move. Better approach: RSI overbought in an uptrend = strong momentum (hold). RSI overbought in a downtrend = potential reversal (watch for confirmation). Context matters more than the number.

5 RSI Trading Strategies

1. RSI Oversold Bounce (Beginner-Friendly)

Setup: RSI drops below 30, then crosses back above 30 Entry: When RSI crosses back above 30 Stop Loss: Below the recent low Take Profit: RSI reaches 50-60 or previous resistance Best in: Uptrending markets (buying dips) Avoid in: Strong downtrends (catching falling knives)

2. RSI Divergence (Most Powerful)

Bullish Divergence: Price makes lower low, RSI makes higher low → reversal likely Bearish Divergence: Price makes higher high, RSI makes lower high → pullback likely Why it works: Divergence means momentum is weakening even as price continues. It's like a car accelerating on a hill — eventually gravity wins. Entry: Confirm divergence with a candle pattern or support/resistance level Stop Loss: Below the most recent low (bullish) or above recent high (bearish)

3. RSI Range Shift

Bullish Range: RSI stays between 40-80 during uptrends Bearish Range: RSI stays between 20-60 during downtrends Strategy: Buy when RSI pulls back to 40-50 zone in an uptrend. Sell when RSI bounces to 50-60 zone in a downtrend.

4. RSI + Support/Resistance Confluence

The most reliable RSI signals occur at key support/resistance levels:

• RSI oversold + price at major support = strong buy signal

• RSI overbought + price at major resistance = strong sell signal

The combination of indicator + price structure dramatically improves win rate.

5. RSI Failure Swing (Advanced)

Bullish Failure Swing:

RSI drops below 30

Bounces above 30

Pulls back but stays above 30

Breaks above the previous RSI high

This pattern often signals the start of a new uptrend.

RSI Settings for Crypto

Setting	Use Case	Sensitivity
RSI(7)	Scalping, day trading	Very sensitive, more signals
RSI(14)	Swing trading (default)	Balanced
RSI(21)	Position trading	Less sensitive, stronger signals

For crypto: Consider RSI(10) as a compromise — crypto moves faster than stocks, so a slightly faster RSI captures relevant momentum shifts better.

RSI in Practice

Want to test RSI strategies before risking real money?

Trading Copilot's Strategy Workshop includes RSI-based strategy templates that you can backtest with real historical data. The Monte Carlo simulation tests how robust the RSI strategy is across different market conditions.

The Practice Mode lets you make RSI-based trading decisions with virtual money and get AI feedback on your timing.

Common RSI Mistakes

❌ Using RSI Alone

RSI should confirm other signals (price action, support/resistance, trend), not be the sole reason for a trade.

❌ Fighting the Trend

Shorting overbought RSI in a bull market is a losing game. Always consider the bigger trend first.

❌ Ignoring Divergence

Divergence is RSI's most powerful signal, but most beginners only watch for 70/30 levels and miss it entirely.

❌ Same Settings for All Timeframes

RSI(14) on a 1-minute chart is different from RSI(14) on a daily chart. Adjust sensitivity based on your timeframe.

FAQ

What's the best RSI setting for crypto?

RSI(14) is the default and works well for most situations. For faster trading (day trading), try RSI(7-10). For slower trading (swing/position), RSI(21). Test different settings with Trading Copilot's backtester.

Does RSI work for all cryptocurrencies?

RSI works for any asset with sufficient liquidity and volume. For major cryptos (BTC, ETH, SOL), it's reliable. For very low-cap or illiquid tokens, RSI signals are less reliable due to price manipulation.

Can RSI predict market crashes?

RSI can identify when momentum is weakening (divergence), which sometimes precedes corrections. But it cannot predict black swan events or fundamental changes. Use it as one tool among many.

Should I buy every time RSI is below 30?

No. RSI below 30 in a downtrend means "it's going down fast" — not "it's time to buy." Always confirm with trend analysis and support levels before entering.