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In the Moving Average Convergence-Divergence (MACD) indicator, convergence is the norm and divergence is an anomaly. As an anomaly, a divergence holds no power over convergence. A divergence is simply an unexpected event and is purposed to be overlapped by another convergence. Thus, it is a mistake to treat divergence as a signal for an impending change in trend. Divergence is a sign that there might be a change in price movement. It doesn't matter if divergence is Bullish or Bearish or Hidden. A divergence is a divergence, nothing more. What's more important in MACD is price behavior following right after any divergence, because that is the true signal. Check how it is shown on the below chart:
Popular article: Forex drawdown
Forex drawdown is a decrease of an investment capital which happens as the result of multiple losing positions. These trades may alternate with profitable ones. The definition of drawdown is termed numerically as the difference between the peak and the trough of the curve of capital.
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