Deep Dive
Everything You Need to Know
Under the Hood
How It Works
If the close is higher than the previous close, the period's volume is added to OBV. If lower, it is subtracted. OBV direction matters more than its absolute value.
In Practice
How Traders Use It
Rising OBV confirms an uptrend; falling OBV confirms a downtrend. Divergences between OBV and price often precede price reversals.
Highlights
OBV at a Glance
Cumulative volume indicator
Rising OBV = buying pressure
Falling OBV = selling pressure
Divergences signal reversals
Leading indicator for price
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