Momentum Indicators for Trend Confirmation
Ends soon! Keep adding new skills with 10,000+ programs for $239 (usually $399). Save now.
Momentum Indicators for Trend Confirmation
This course is part of Professional Trading: Charts, Indicators & Volatility Specialization
Instructor: EDUCBA
Included with
Learn more
What you'll learn
Analyze CMF, OBV, and Ichimoku Cloud for trend confirmation.
Identify divergence, crossovers, and multi-timeframe signals.
Combine volume and momentum indicators for accurate trading decisions.
Details to know
April 2026
9 assignments
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
Build your subject-matter expertise
- Learn new concepts from industry experts
- Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
- Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
- Earn a shareable career certificate
There are 3 modules in this course
Master momentum indicators and confirm market trends using advanced technical analysis tools. Learn how to combine volume, momentum, and trend systems for more accurate trading decisions.
This course provides a structured approach to using momentum indicators for trend confirmation. You will learn how to interpret Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) to analyze buying and selling pressure, apply Ichimoku Cloud to identify trend direction and support/resistance levels, and use On Balance Volume (OBV) to confirm accumulation and distribution. Through real chart examples, you will explore divergence patterns, crossover signals, and multi-timeframe analysis techniques to improve trade accuracy and reduce false signals. The course emphasizes disciplined entry and exit strategies using combined indicator frameworks. By integrating volume psychology with structured trend analysis, you will develop a reliable approach to confirming market trends and making better trading decisions. By the end of the course, you will be able to confidently apply momentum indicators to enhance technical analysis, improve timing, and build a consistent trading strategy.
This module introduces Chaikin Money Flow (CMF) as a volume-based momentum oscillator derived from the accumulation-distribution principle. Learners examine the calculation methodology, interpretation of zero-line crossovers, and the practical application of Β±0.05 thresholds for improving signal reliability. Through real chart examples, the module demonstrates how CMF reflects buying and selling pressure, how to identify dominant market control, and how multi-timeframe alignment enhances decision-making. Emphasis is placed on filtering false signals and interpreting sustained positive or negative money flow within trending and corrective environments.
What's included
4 videos3 assignments
4 videosβ’Total 32 minutes
- Introduction to Chaikin Money Flowβ’11 minutes
- Chaikin Money Flow Calculationβ’6 minutes
- Practical Implication on Chartβ’11 minutes
- Chart Explanation Continuesβ’4 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Introduction & Calculation of Chaikin Money Flowβ’10 minutes
- Practical Chart Application of CMFβ’10 minutes
- Chaikin Money Flow (CMF)β’30 minutes
This module explores Ichimoku Cloud as a comprehensive trend-identification system integrating five projected lines to determine support, resistance, and momentum strength. Learners examine Tenkan-sen, Kijun-sen, Senkou Spans, and Chikou Span to understand cloud structure, color interpretation, and price positioning. Practical sessions focus on identifying uptrends, downtrends, and consolidation phases, as well as implementing conversion-baseline and price-baseline strategies. The module emphasizes multi-timeframe synchronization and disciplined entry/exit frameworks for structured technical analysis.
What's included
7 videos3 assignments
7 videosβ’Total 56 minutes
- Explanation of Ichimoku Cloudβ’11 minutes
- Analyzing Trendβ’9 minutes
- Analyzing Uptrendβ’8 minutes
- Ichimoku Cloud Downtrendβ’9 minutes
- Identifying Trendβ’6 minutes
- Practical chart Implicationβ’6 minutes
- Practical chart Implication Continuesβ’7 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- Ichimoku Cloud Foundations & Trend Structureβ’10 minutes
- Ichimoku in Downtrend & Practical Chart Identificationβ’10 minutes
- Ichimoku Cloudβ’30 minutes
This module examines On Balance Volume (OBV) as a cumulative volume indicator designed to measure positive and negative money flow. Learners explore OBV calculation, psychological underpinnings of volume behavior, and the role of divergence in forecasting price reversals. Through chart-based case studies, the module highlights breakout confirmation, trading range analysis, and support/resistance interpretation using OBV. Special focus is placed on bullish and bearish divergence, volume spikes, and trend confirmation across timeframes.
What's included
6 videos3 assignments
6 videosβ’Total 47 minutes
- Explain On Balance Volumeβ’9 minutes
- Balance Volume Interpretationβ’7 minutes
- Characteristic of OBVβ’7 minutes
- Trading Signalsβ’8 minutes
- Practical Explanation on Chartβ’8 minutes
- Practical Explanation on Chart Continuesβ’8 minutes
3 assignmentsβ’Total 50 minutes
- OBV Concept, Interpretation & Characteristicsβ’10 minutes
- OBV Trading Signals & Practical Chart Applicationβ’10 minutes
- On Balance Volume (OBV) β Interpretation & Trading Signalsβ’30 minutes
Earn a career certificate
Add this credential to your LinkedIn profile, resume, or CV. Share it on social media and in your performance review.
Instructor
Offered by
Explore more from Finance
- Status: Free Trial
Course
- Status: Free Trial
Course
- Status: Free Trial
Course
- Status: Free Trial
Course
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Frequently asked questions
To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you canβt afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, youβll find a link to apply on the description page.
More questions
Financial aid available,
