Alert Setup Guide

How to Set RSI Alerts: Thresholds and Built-In Divergence

Configure RSI threshold alerts and the built-in divergence option, then check confirmation timing, saved inputs and notification delivery.

Setup Steps

Add RSI and record its inputs

Add the built-in Relative Strength Index. Record length, source and timeframe. Length 14 and close source are standard starting settings. The selected RSI plot, rather than a smoothing overlay, should be used when the rule concerns RSI itself.

Choose the threshold and direction

For recovery from a low reading, select RSI Crossing up 30. For leaving a high reading, select Crossing down 70. Crossing below 30 or above 70 describes entering those zones instead. Name the alert for the exact event; none is an automatic buy or sell instruction.

Enable divergence before creating that alert

The current built-in RSI supports regular bullish and bearish divergence conditions. Enable Calculate Divergence in its settings before creating the corresponding alert. Inspect when the calculation confirms a pivot: a label plotted on an earlier swing does not mean the alert was available at that earlier moment.

Save the alert context

Choose the frequency, expiry and notification method in your account. For a rule defined on completed candles, select Once Per Bar Close where available. Record the symbol, timeframe and inputs. Recreate the alert after changing the script or its inputs; the running alert retains its saved configuration.

Verify delivery on new market data

Treat chart inspection and delivery as separate checks. Bar Replay can help inspect historical plots, but server alerts continue using live data. Check a new event against the alert log, then check the chosen notification channel. This is a test procedure, not a claim that delivery or investment performance has been tested here.

Alert Conditions Reference

Conditions to define and verify for the selected indicator.

Feature comparison table: Signal vs Notes
Condition	Signal	Notes
RSI crosses above 30	Leaves the selected low zone	A recovery condition, not proof of a price bottom.
RSI crosses below 70	Leaves the selected high zone	A weakening reading can occur while an uptrend continues.
Regular Bullish Divergence	Price and RSI lows differ under the built-in rule	Calculate Divergence must be enabled; account for the confirmation delay.
Regular Bearish Divergence	Price and RSI highs differ under the built-in rule	Distinguish regular from hidden divergence; they are different pattern definitions.

Parameters to record and evaluate

Examples describe the configuration, not validated trading settings.

Feature comparison table: Starting value or requirement vs Description
Parameter	Starting value or requirement	Description
RSI length	14, starting convention	Change only with a stated reason and evaluate on later observations.
Upper / lower levels	70 / 30, examples	These are reference levels, not calibrated probabilities or mandatory trade triggers.
Calculate Divergence	Enable for divergence alerts	Recreate a saved alert after changing this input.
Source and timeframe	Record both	Different sources or timeframes can produce different readings without a product defect.

FAQ

Alert Setup FAQ

Does RSI divergence always require a custom script?

No. TradingView’s built-in RSI documents regular bullish and bearish divergence alerts when Calculate Divergence is enabled. A different pattern definition may still need a custom implementation.

Why is my divergence alert silent?

Check that Calculate Divergence was enabled when the alert was created, that the intended condition is selected and that the alert is active. Recreate it after changing inputs, then inspect new events and the log.

Does Once Per Bar Close guarantee non-repainting?

It addresses changes within the current chart bar. It does not remove every possible issue with higher-timeframe inputs, later pivot confirmation or a custom script’s data handling.

How do I reduce excessive notifications?

Check whether the rule is a crossing event or a persistent greater/less-than state, and whether multiple alerts duplicate it. Evaluate any wider thresholds or longer length as a new configuration, without assuming improved profitability.

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