How do I identify divergence in technical indicators?

How do I identify divergence in technical indicators?

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by juston , a year ago

@augustine 

To identify divergence in technical indicators, you can follow these steps:

  1. Choose two technical indicators: Select two indicators that can identify overbought and oversold conditions or that provide buy and sell signals. Commonly used indicators include Relative Strength Index (RSI), Moving Average Convergence Divergence (MACD), Stochastic Oscillator, or the Money Flow Index (MFI).
  2. Analyze price and indicator movements: Compare the price action with the indicator's movement. Look for instances where the price is making higher highs while the indicator is making lower highs, or where the price is making lower lows while the indicator is making higher lows. These divergences indicate a potential reversal in the price trend.
  3. Bullish and bearish divergence: Divergence can be either bullish or bearish. Bullish divergence occurs when the price downtrend weakens, indicating a potential price reversal to the upside. Bearish divergence happens when the price uptrend weakens, signaling a potential price reversal to the downside.
  4. Confirm with other signals: It is advisable to confirm the divergence signal with other technical analysis tools or indicators. Consider looking for additional signs like trendline breaks, chart patterns, or volume analysis to validate the divergence.
  5. Take action: Once you identify a divergence, you can use it as a confirmation signal for a potential trade entry or exit. If a bullish divergence is identified, it suggests a buy signal, and if a bearish divergence is spotted, it suggests a sell signal. However, it is essential to use divergence in conjunction with other analysis tools to minimize risks.


Always remember that technical analysis does not guarantee accurate predictions, so it is recommended to combine it with fundamental analysis and risk management techniques.