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Divergence Buy/Sell
User Manual: Buy/Sell Divergence v1
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The Buy/Sell Divergence v1 indicator is a momentum-based analysis tool built upon the Vortex system. Its primary function is to identify discrepancies between price action and trend strength, signaling potential exhaustion points and market reversals (Divergences).
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1. Interface Components
- The indicator consists of three main visual elements in the bottom panel:
Dynamic Vortex (Lines):
Green Line (VI+): Represents the strength of the buyers.
Red Line (VI-): Represents the strength of the sellers.
Note: With "Dynamic View" enabled, only the dominant line is shown, removing visual noise and clutter.
Delta Histogram:
Represents the mathematical difference between the two forces. Bars above zero (Lime) indicate a bullish trend; bars below zero (Maroon) indicate a bearish trend.
Background Color:
Green: Confirmed bullish trend.
Red: Confirmed bearish trend.
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2. Signal Interpretation
A. BUY DIV (Bullish Divergence)
Occurs during a downtrend and signals a potential bounce or upward reversal.
Price Condition: The price hits a new lower low.
Indicator Condition: The red line (VI-) shows a lower peak of strength compared to its previous peak.
Visual Signal: A green line connects the peaks on the indicator with the label "BUY DIV".
Meaning: Sellers are pushing the price down, but with less conviction. Selling pressure is evaporating.
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B. SELL DIV (Bearish Divergence)
Occurs during an uptrend and signals a potential pullback or downward reversal.
Price Condition: The price hits a new higher high.
Indicator Condition: The green line (VI+) shows a lower peak of strength compared to its previous peak.
Visual Signal: A red line connects the peaks on the indicator with the label "SELL DIV".
Meaning: Buyers are driving the price to new highs, but buying momentum is fading. The trend is becoming "exhausted."
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3. Parameter Configuration
Parameter Description Suggestion
Length The Vortex calculation period (default: 14). Use 7-10 for Scalping; 14-
21 for Day Trading; 28+ for
Swing Trading.
Pivot Lookback Number of candles needed to confirm a peak Increase this (e.g., 8-10)
(default: 5). for rarer but more
reliable divergence signals.
Dynamic View Hides the weaker trend line. Keep this ON for a clean
and focused chart reading.
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4. Strategic Advice & Risk Management
1. Candle Confirmation: Do not enter the trade at the exact moment the label appears. Because divergences are based on "Pivots," the label appears with a delay equal to the Pivot Lookback. Wait for a break of the signal candle's high (for Buy Div) or low (for Sell Div).
2. Trend Filtering: Divergences are most powerful when they occur near historical support or resistance zones on the price chart.
3. Stop Loss Placement:
- For a BUY DIV signal, place the Stop Loss slightly below the recent price low.
- For a SELL DIV signal, place the Stop Loss slightly above the recent price high.
4. Confluence: If you receive a SELL DIV and simultaneously see the histogram shrinking toward the zero line, the probability of a successful trade increases significantly.
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The Buy/Sell Divergence v1 indicator is a momentum-based analysis tool built upon the Vortex system. Its primary function is to identify discrepancies between price action and trend strength, signaling potential exhaustion points and market reversals (Divergences).
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1. Interface Components
- The indicator consists of three main visual elements in the bottom panel:
Dynamic Vortex (Lines):
Green Line (VI+): Represents the strength of the buyers.
Red Line (VI-): Represents the strength of the sellers.
Note: With "Dynamic View" enabled, only the dominant line is shown, removing visual noise and clutter.
Delta Histogram:
Represents the mathematical difference between the two forces. Bars above zero (Lime) indicate a bullish trend; bars below zero (Maroon) indicate a bearish trend.
Background Color:
Green: Confirmed bullish trend.
Red: Confirmed bearish trend.
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2. Signal Interpretation
A. BUY DIV (Bullish Divergence)
Occurs during a downtrend and signals a potential bounce or upward reversal.
Price Condition: The price hits a new lower low.
Indicator Condition: The red line (VI-) shows a lower peak of strength compared to its previous peak.
Visual Signal: A green line connects the peaks on the indicator with the label "BUY DIV".
Meaning: Sellers are pushing the price down, but with less conviction. Selling pressure is evaporating.
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B. SELL DIV (Bearish Divergence)
Occurs during an uptrend and signals a potential pullback or downward reversal.
Price Condition: The price hits a new higher high.
Indicator Condition: The green line (VI+) shows a lower peak of strength compared to its previous peak.
Visual Signal: A red line connects the peaks on the indicator with the label "SELL DIV".
Meaning: Buyers are driving the price to new highs, but buying momentum is fading. The trend is becoming "exhausted."
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3. Parameter Configuration
Parameter Description Suggestion
Length The Vortex calculation period (default: 14). Use 7-10 for Scalping; 14-
21 for Day Trading; 28+ for
Swing Trading.
Pivot Lookback Number of candles needed to confirm a peak Increase this (e.g., 8-10)
(default: 5). for rarer but more
reliable divergence signals.
Dynamic View Hides the weaker trend line. Keep this ON for a clean
and focused chart reading.
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4. Strategic Advice & Risk Management
1. Candle Confirmation: Do not enter the trade at the exact moment the label appears. Because divergences are based on "Pivots," the label appears with a delay equal to the Pivot Lookback. Wait for a break of the signal candle's high (for Buy Div) or low (for Sell Div).
2. Trend Filtering: Divergences are most powerful when they occur near historical support or resistance zones on the price chart.
3. Stop Loss Placement:
- For a BUY DIV signal, place the Stop Loss slightly below the recent price low.
- For a SELL DIV signal, place the Stop Loss slightly above the recent price high.
4. Confluence: If you receive a SELL DIV and simultaneously see the histogram shrinking toward the zero line, the probability of a successful trade increases significantly.
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Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.
Open-source script
In true TradingView spirit, the creator of this script has made it open-source, so that traders can review and verify its functionality. Kudos to the author! While you can use it for free, remember that republishing the code is subject to our House Rules.
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.