Pattern Recognition

Divergences: When Price Lies

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What is Divergence?

Divergence is when price and an indicator (usually RSI or MACD) move in opposite directions. It signals weakening momentum and potential reversal.

Bullish DivergencePriceLow1Low2 (Lower)RSILow1Low2 (Higher!)BUYBearish DivergencePriceHigh1High2 (Higher)RSIHigh1High2 (Lower!)SELL

Two Types of Divergences

Bullish Divergence: Price makes lower low, RSI makes higher low = Reversal UP

Bearish Divergence: Price makes higher high, RSI makes lower high = Reversal DOWN