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What is ROC (Rate of Change)?
ROC measures the percentage price change between now and N periods ago.
It is the most direct momentum indicator.
02 · Indicator · ROC
The calculation
ROC = (Close − Close N ago) / Close N ago × 100.
It oscillates around zero, unbounded.
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Reading the signals
Positive and rising ROC: bullish acceleration; negative: selling pressure.
Lower ROC peaks while price rises signal fading momentum.
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Settings and combinations
The period is adjustable in the Momentum group. It pairs well with: Awesome Oscillator, MACD, CCI (Commodity Channel Index).
To put the signal in context, check the Heatmap, the news or ask the AI Compass. No indicator is investment advice.
◆ Step by step
Get started in 4 steps
- 01
Open a chart
Search for an asset on the Charts page and pick a timeframe.
- 02
Add the indicator
Open Indicators, Momentum group, then click ROC.
- 03
Adjust the settings
Change the parameters in the indicator sheet to suit your horizon.
- 04
Confirm the signal
Cross-check with the main trend and another indicator before concluding.
◆ FAQ
Your questions, clear answers.
01Are ROC and momentum the same?
Momentum is the raw difference, ROC the same in percent.
02Which period?
9 to 14 short term, 100+ long term.
03Useful to compare assets?
Yes, being in percent; see also the Performance page.