Why Trading Indicators Are Overrated: The Truth No One Tells You

I see traders add so many indicators, charts, and be like, “Well, this indicator is going to tell me this, that indicator is going to tell me that,” and it'll give me the perfect entry and exit.

But let me tell you — that just doesn't exist.

The problem with indicators is that they are lagging signals of the market. Indicators react after price has already moved. Think about that for a second. Price needs to formulate first, and only then do indicators start moving in response.

So when traders rely heavily on indicators, they’re basically reacting to what has already happened, not what will happen.

Indicators are not some magical tools that give you a clear buy or sell signal ahead of time. They’re more like training wheels — they can help a bit, but they shouldn't be your main method of making trading decisions.

Yes, they might help you analyze the past, but don't expect them to give you that perfect entry or exit. Trading isn’t about finding shortcuts — it’s about understanding the market, developing price action awareness, and managing your risk.