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Overbought Conditions

Definition

Overbought conditions describe a state where an asset’s price has risen rapidly and is considered likely to experience a price correction. This technical analysis term indicates that buying pressure has been exceptionally strong, pushing the asset’s price above its intrinsic value or historical trading range. Indicators like the Relative Strength Index (RSI) often signal overbought conditions when they reach extreme levels. It suggests that the asset is due for a pullback or consolidation as sellers enter the market.