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Trend Reversal
A change in the overall direction of price movement.
Full Definition
A trend reversal occurs when the prevailing trend changes direction - an uptrend turns into a downtrend or vice versa. Reversals are confirmed by breaks of key structural levels, failure to make new highs/lows, and changes in market character. Trading reversals requires careful confirmation.
Example
After months of higher highs, EUR/USD fails to make a new high, then breaks below its recent swing low, signaling a potential trend reversal to bearish.
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