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CVD Divergence

CVD divergence: cumulative volume delta compared at price swings, marking where price and aggressive flow disagree.

CVD Divergence on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.
CVD Divergence on BTCUSDT 1h (Binance), with only this indicator on.

How to read it

  • Bearish: a higher price high with a lower CVD high. Bullish: a lower price low with a higher CVD low.
  • Dots mark the swings in the CVD pane; a dotted line joins them on the price chart.
  • Hidden divergences (optional) point to trend continuation.

Key settings

  • Swing bars 5, max 60 bars between swings.
  • Hidden divergences off; price lines on.

Good to know

  • Drawn in its own pane below the chart. Links are also drawn on the price chart.
  • A swing is confirmed a few bars after it forms.