According to @CryptoMichNL, SEI (SEI) printed a massive bullish divergence that was followed by a price move of more than 2x, emphasizing the setup’s recent effectiveness in crypto markets, source: X post by @CryptoMichNL on Aug 9, 2025. He adds that the same bullish divergence is now appearing on Optimism (OP) and notes he discussed why OP is an interesting protocol in a recent New Era Finance YouTube show, source: X post by @CryptoMichNL on Aug 9, 2025; New Era Finance YouTube show cited by the author. In technical analysis, bullish divergence between price and momentum is commonly used as a potential upside reversal signal and is typically validated by confirmation triggers such as breakouts or momentum crossovers, source: Investopedia overview of divergence and RSI. He further states that ETH (ETH) has just provided a major signal, with details referenced in his post and video, source: X post by @CryptoMichNL on Aug 9, 2025.

According to Michaël van de Poppe (@CryptoMichNL), a strengthening bullish divergence has been observed on the OP chart, indicating that the price and key technical indicators, such as the RSI, are diverging more sharply. This widening gap suggests that either the price or the indicators will realign, with historical patterns often leading to a price movement upward. For traders, this is a concrete signal to monitor potential breakout levels and consider entry points for long positions, as bullish divergences have previously preceded price rallies in similar altcoins (source: @CryptoMichNL on Twitter, June 7, 2025).