# Algosniper Momentum
The AlgoSniper Momentum indicator shows you what's happening under the surface of price. It measures the strength and direction of momentum so you can anticipate moves — not react to them.
### What it shows you
Momentum line
Tracks overall market momentum in real time. A slope change is often the first warning that a move is running out of steam.
Overbought / oversold
When the indicator enters extreme zones, it signals caution — consider taking profits or holding off on new entries.
Reversal signals
Small built-in dots mark high-probability rejection points, adding an extra layer of confirmation for potential reversals.
### How to read it
Bullish
Momentum line is rising and holding in positive territory. Buying pressure is building — look for long entries aligned with your other indicators.
Bearish
Momentum line is declining and dropping into negative territory. Selling pressure is increasing — look for short entries or prepare to exit longs.
Caution
Momentum line enters the overbought or oversold zone. The move may be overextended — tighten stops, take partial profits, and avoid adding to the position.
Reversal dot
A signal dot appears at a momentum extreme. This is a high-probability reversal warning — wait for price to confirm before entering in the new direction.
Divergence
Price makes a new high or low but momentum does not follow. This divergence is an early warning that the trend is weakening and a reversal may be close.
### Key rules
Never use the momentum indicator in isolation. It works best as a confirmation tool alongside the Sniper Cloud and AlgoSniper Bands — when all three agree, you have a high-conviction setup.
When the momentum line starts sloping downward during an uptrend, that is your first warning to prepare an exit — not wait for price to confirm. The momentum fades before price does.
In choppy, sideways markets the momentum indicator will oscillate without conviction. Wait for a sustained directional slope before acting on any signal.
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