# Divergence Trader

Uses two simple moving averages of opening prices to generate buy and sell signals.

Canonical: https://prismaticalgos.com/compendium/algo/7125-divergence-trader
Record ID: 7125
Catalog rank: 1071 (reading order, not performance)
Snapshot: 2026-10-31 15:46 UTC
Family: Trend Following & Directional (A)
Source: https://www.mql5.com/en/code/1085
Evidence label (unverified): source_code

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## Extraction warnings

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## Recorded profile

- symbols: Not specified
- timeframes: Not specified
- sessions: Not specified
- market_regime: any

## Indicators

- Simple Moving Average: {"applied_to": "open", "period": 9}; applied to: Not specified
- Simple Moving Average: {"applied_to": "open", "period": 21}; applied to: Not specified

## Recorded long-entry rules

- Fast MA > Slow MA from the previous bar

## Recorded short-entry rules

- Fast MA < Slow MA from the previous bar

## Recorded exit rules

- Trailing stop and breakeven can be set
- Close all positions when certain profit or loss level is reached

## Recorded filters

- Not specified.

## Risk controls

- Stop loss: Stop Loss in points
- Take profit: Take Profit in points
- Position sizing: Lots - Position volume