Divergence

Divergence is when price and an indicator (such as RSI or MACD) move in opposite directions, often used as a warning that momentum may be fading.

What Is Divergence?

Divergence is when price and an indicator (such as RSI or MACD) move in opposite directions, often used as a warning that momentum may be fading.

Regular bullish: price lower low, indicator higher low. Divergences can fail in strong trends.

Why Divergence Matters

  • Why traders care: Momentum warning that is more useful at key structure.
  • Playbook fit: Best with structure, volume, and risk rules.
  • Alert fit: Clear levels or thresholds become Phalerta notifications.

How Traders Use Divergence

Compare swing points on price with swings on RSI or MACD, then wait for a trigger.

Example: Divergence in Practice

Price makes a lower low while RSI makes a higher low; the trader alerts on RSI reclaiming 40.

Pro Tip

Let Phalerta notify confirmation — not every nascent divergence.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Divergence?

Divergence is when price and an indicator (such as RSI or MACD) move in opposite directions, often used as a warning that momentum may be fading.

Is divergence a buy by itself?

No. It needs confirmation and risk controls.

Can Phalerta help?

Yes — set price or indicator alerts and get notified on Telegram, Discord, Email, or the app.

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