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Consolidation
A period of sideways price movement within a range.
Full Definition
Consolidation is a period when price moves sideways within a defined range, showing indecision between buyers and sellers. It often occurs after a strong trending move as the market 'digests' the move. Consolidation typically precedes another trending move, either continuing the prior trend or reversing.
Example
After rallying 200 pips, EUR/USD trades between 1.1000 and 1.1050 for two weeks. This consolidation is building energy for the next move.
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