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SMT (Smart Money Technique) Divergence compares the price structure of two correlated assets (e.g., BTC and ETH). When one asset makes a new extreme but the other fails to confirm — it signals a potential reversal.

How It Works

Two correlated assets normally move in sync. When synchronization breaks at key swing points — it indicates manipulation or repositioning by institutional players. Examples:
  • BTC makes Higher High, ETH makes Lower High → bearish divergence
  • BTC makes Lower Low, ETH makes Higher Low → bullish divergence

Modes

Fractal

Compares Williams fractals (pivot highs/lows) of both assets.
ParameterDescriptionDefault
Fractal Size3 or 5 candles for pivot detection5
Adjacent OnlyShow only the most recent signalNo
Max DistanceAllowed offset between fractals (bars)20
Min Divergence %Minimum difference to filter noise0.1%
Fractals are matched by time proximity (nearest within ±N bars), not by index — this accounts for pivots forming with slight offsets on different assets.

Level

Detects session level sweeps: when one asset breaks a previous period level but the other doesn’t. Tracked levels:
  • PDH / PDL — Previous Day High / Low
  • PWH / PWL — Previous Week High / Low
  • PMH / PML — Previous Month High / Low
Sweep high → bearish signal (liquidity grab). Sweep low → bullish signal.

Both

Combines both modes on a single chart.

Selecting Reference Symbol

Click the search button next to the symbol name to open the standard symbol search dialog. The selected symbol becomes the reference for comparison. Recommended pairs:
  • BTCUSDT → ETHUSDT — primary crypto pair
  • BTCUSDT → SOLUSDT — alternative pair
  • ETHUSDT → SOLUSDT — alt-to-alt

Visualization

ElementDescription
DotsMarkers at divergence points (green = bullish, red = bearish)
LinesConnect previous and current pivot, showing movement direction
Ref Price LineNormalized second asset price overlay (optional)

Appearance Settings

ParameterDescriptionDefault
Bullish ColorColor for bullish signals#22c55e
Bearish ColorColor for bearish signals#ef4444
Dot SizeDivergence marker size8
Line WidthConnecting line thickness2
Line StyleSolid / Dash / DotDash
Show LabelsText labels (HH vs LH etc.)Yes
Ref Price LineSecond asset price overlayNo

Alerts

Standard alert modes are supported. Notifications include a description of the divergence (e.g., “BTC HH vs ETH LH” or “PDH sweep”).