Divergence can be bullish or bearish, depending on the relative directions of the price and studies.
Studies, such as RSI, Stochastics and Volume, as well as overlays, such as Money Flow, Cumulative Volume and Price, can all exhibit divergences with price. Typically, divergences are resolved when the price moves in the direction of the study. Again, in August, the RSI actually made a higher low. The Nikkei Index soon reversed direction and began a six month rally. An automobile has an accelerator pedal and a brake pedal.