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Fibonacci

161.8% Extension

The most important Fibonacci extension level in Elliott Wave analysis. Wave 3 frequently extends to exactly 161.8% of Wave 1. This level serves as both a target for Wave 3 and a confirmation that an extension is underway.

EXAMPLE

Wave 1 moves from $100 to $110 ($10). The 161.8% extension projects Wave 3 to reach $116.18 from the end of Wave 2.

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