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Technical

Breakout

A price movement above a defined resistance level or pattern boundary, typically accompanied by increased volume. In Elliott Wave context, breakouts often confirm the start of Wave 3 or the completion of a triangle.

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Resistance
A price level where selling pressure tends to prevent further price increases. I...
Support
A price level where buying pressure tends to prevent further price declines. In ...
Volume
The number of shares or contracts traded during a given period. In Elliott Wave,...
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