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Exhausted Momentum
Story type: Diagnostic
Price trend looks strong, but exhaustion indicators tell a different story. Trend strength is elevated while trend exhaustion signals are present and RSI divergence indicates momentum is weakening beneath the surface.
State
Apparent momentum with structural exhaustion
Emergence
Price trend appears strong but exhaustion indicators suggest overextension. When trend strength is elevated but exhaustion signals are present and RSI shows divergence, the apparent momentum may be nearing its limits rather than indicating continued strength. Strong trends can persist while exhaustion builds.
Limits
This story identifies structural discrepancy, not timing or reversal prediction. It does not claim the trend will reverse, predict when exhaustion resolves, or recommend action. Exhausted trends can continue longer than expected.
Explanation
This diagnostic clarifies a common misreading: Surface reading: Strong trend strength suggests momentum is intact and continuing. Structural reality: Trend Strength is elevated—the price trend appears powerful. However, Trend Exhaustion signals are present—indicating the move may be overextended. RSI Divergence shows momentum weakening even as price continues—a structural warning. The combination reveals that apparent momentum may be in its late stages rather than early stages, though timing of any change remains unknown.
Interpretation
This story identifies structural discrepancy between trend appearance and exhaustion reality. It does not predict reversal timing, recommend exits, or claim the trend is ending. It clarifies that strong trends can coexist with exhaustion signals.
Required Signals
trend-strength
Combined moving average separation and net price displacement
trend-exhaustion
Composite measure of weakening trend momentum indicators
rsi-divergence
Directional disagreement between price movement and RSI trajectory