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Reversal

A change in the direction of a trend.

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Definition

A reversal means an uptrend becomes a downtrend or the reverse. Candle patterns, divergences and breaks of trendlines are signs traders look for.

Watch out for

Most apparent reversals turn out to be pullbacks. Confirmation takes time and costs part of the move.

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