Evanot
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RSI, Reconsidered: The Directional Imbalance Ratio
RSI is mathematically coherent, but its name and0-100
scale invite conventions that can overshadow the underlying logic. This article explains the mechanics, clarifies what the output means, and introduces the
Directional Imbalance Ratio (DIR),
a signed, symmetric indicator based on the same computation—making direction and balance explicit without relying on threshold framing.
Market Execution Mechanics Tutorial
A step-by-step tutorial on financial market execution mechanics.
It explains how orders are recorded, matched, and executed, and how prices are formed, using a simplified market model and precise examples.