What is an order flow divergence?

An order flow divergence occurs when price makes a new high or low but the underlying buying or selling pressure does not confirm the move. For example price makes a higher high but buying volume makes a lower high. This suggests the move is losing institutional support.

Is order flow divergence more reliable than RSI divergence?

Yes. RSI divergence is based on a mathematical formula applied to price. Order flow divergence is based on actual buying and selling activity. It measures real institutional participation rather than a lagging calculation.

Advanced Module 5: Advanced

Order Flow Divergences: When Price Lies to You

Learn to spot when price action and order flow disagree — the most reliable early warning of trend exhaustion and reversal.

Order Flow Divergences

Learn to spot when price action and order flow disagree — the most reliable early warning of trend exhaustion and reversal.

Key Takeaways

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Quiz: Test Your Knowledge

Answer these questions to check your understanding.

1. Order flow divergence occurs when:

2. This type of divergence is more reliable than RSI because:

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