Alert where the asset is traversingNot signal to buyThe term Oversold is used whenever an asset such as Bitcoin is being traded at a price lower than its real value and has the potential for a price bounce. The condition of an oversold asset may last for some time so that a price rally is not necessarily expected soon, or it may not happen at all. The opposite term of Oversold is Overbought. Technicians employ different analytic tools to declare whether an asset is within Oversold or Overbought regions. Assumptions can be subjective as analysts base them on various technical indicators whenever deviations are occurring.ReversalsThere is no known reversal period for Oversold occurrences, but technical indicators can give estimates as to when it can happen. But there is a possibility that the condition can likely reverse if technicians observe that a certain price level is reached, which is called the support level.Two SchoolsTwo schools exist when an Oversold occurs. To a fundamental trader, it means that the asset is making good in trading even below its relative value metrics. To technicians and analysts, they mention Oversold when they refer to an indicator reading. These two schools employ different tools though both approaches are valid in determining the oversold status of an asset.Fundamentally Oversold AssetsFundamentally Oversold Assets are what investors deem when assets are being traded below their real value metrics. Some factors can cause price drops from an asset’s true value like negative news regarding the company behind the asset, loss of confidence, a fallout of favor, or poor market trends. The price/earnings ratio (P/E) is a common value indicator where traders and technicians make use of public financial reports called earnings estimates to specify the asset’s appropriate price. If the asset’s P/E dips below average, the asset may be deemed undervalued and, therefore, triggers a buying spree for investing for the long term.Technically Oversold AssetsTechnically Oversold Assets are established by traders after using technical indicators that are limited to price comparisons between the current price and prior prices without considering its fundamental data. Technical indicators commonly used include the relative strength index (RSI), Bollinger bands, and the stochastic oscillator.The RSI indicator makes use of a momentum oscillator in evaluating price fluctuation and speed. It measures the power that is behind price movements from a recent duration, usually 14 days.Bollinger bands contain lower, upper, and middle bands. The middle band monitors an asset’s moving average as the upper and lower bands document standard price deviations according to the middle band. When values shift to the upper band, it indicates an oversold condition.The stochastic oscillator reviews recent price movements to identify the changes in an asset’s price direction and momentum.Fundamental analysis can also be revealed by using fundamental analysis by relying on current and past prices as a basis.ConclusionSome traders may have the notion that Oversold levels are buying signals when they should be considered more as an alert signal. It is information for traders that an asset is at the lower portion of its price range while currently trading. But it does not mean for the asset to be bought. An asset may stay oversold for long periods even if it is a good buy before an uptrend can happen. That is why traders while looking for Oversold readings opt to wait still until the asset price begins to move up. That is when they start buying.Wallex is a FinTech company that employs blockchain solutions to conform to your escrow, custody, exchange, transfer, and asset management needs. Our AML/KYC/CFT procedures enable us to operate internationally, conforming to each country’s policies in our area of operation. We operate under tough security conditions with round-the-clock measures to guarantee fund safety. We are at your service wherever you are, whenever you need us. Our advisory team is ever ready to assist you with a wiser way of investing. Contact us anytime. https://www.wallexcustody.comCheck out our new platform 👉 https://thecapital.io/https://twitter.com/thecapital_iohttps://medium.com/media/3b6b127891c5c8711ad105e61d6cc81f/hrefWhat Is Oversold? was originally published in The Capital on Medium, where people are continuing the conversation by highlighting and responding to this story.