On-balance volume (OBV) is a simple accumulation-distribution tool that tallies up and down volume, creating a smooth indicator line to predict when major market moves might occur based on changes ...

On Balance Volume (OBV) was created by Joseph Granville in 1963 and is now the most popular accumulation-distribution indicator. OBV generates a bullish divergence when price is falling and OBV is ...

This divergence—where price makes higher highs but OBV fails to confirm—accurately signaled the 15% reversal that followed. Image by Sabrina Jiang © Investopedia 2020 The Bottom Line ...

A similar OBV divergence in March–April 2025 triggered a 57% Bitcoin rally, reinforcing strong accumulation signals for the current setup.

On-balance volume (OBV) is a proven-effective leading indicator that allows traders to spot turning points and valid signals across a wide variety of markets and time frames. For the majority of ...

Divergence occurs when prices move in one direction while an indicator moves in the opposite direction. Chart 1 below shows a good example of divergence between OBV and price action. This can be ...

On Balance Volume (OBV) was created by Joseph Granville in 1963 and is now the most popular accumulation-distribution indicator. OBV generates a bullish divergence when price is falling and OBV is ...