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● Zen Markets has introduced what they're calling "the only trading indicator you'll ever need"—a tool designed to catch 1-hour market swings without repainting. The system flagged Oracle ($ORCL) with a buy signal eight hours before the stock jumped 30%, nailing both the bottom and the top with impressive accuracy.
● This kind of precision could change how short-term traders operate. AI-driven indicators promise faster reactions and sharper timing, but they're not without downsides. If everyone starts using the same signals, you risk herd behavior that distorts prices. During low-liquidity periods, automated systems might amplify volatility or chase false momentum rather than real trends.
● On the upside, tools like this democratize trading. Retail investors get access to the kind of analytics that used to be reserved for institutions. The flip side? Over-reliance on algorithms can push fundamental analysis and human judgment to the backseat. Experts suggest pairing these indicators with macro filters or sentiment models to avoid blindly following signals and to keep risk in check.
● The launch reflects a bigger trend: AI is becoming embedded in everyday trading. "No repaint" indicators—where signals don't change after the fact—are a step beyond older tools like RSI or MACD, which often lag the market. If this system proves itself across different assets, as Zen Markets hints it will, it could mark a real shift in how accessible algorithmic trading becomes.
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