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RSI divergence

Price makes a lower low but RSI makes a higher low (bullish divergence), or price a higher high and RSI a lower high (bearish).

1.125611.130771.135931.141091.146253070DivergenceRSI 14Decision pointWhat happened next →
Real example: EUR/USD, 15-minute chart, 2022-02-03. Pattern detected automatically using only the candles before the decision point; on the right, what happened next.

Why it works

The move is continuing with less force. Divergences often appear at the end of a trend leg, before a pullback or a reversal.

How to use it

Use divergence as a warning, then wait for a structure break (CHoCH) before trading against the move.

The typical mistake

Trading divergence alone against a strong trend: divergences can repeat several times before price turns.

FAQ

What is Divergence in trading?

Price makes a lower low but RSI makes a higher low (bullish divergence), or price a higher high and RSI a lower high (bearish).

How do you trade Divergence?

Use divergence as a warning, then wait for a structure break (CHoCH) before trading against the move.