Consolidation
A period where price trades sideways in a tight range, coiling before a move.
Consolidation reflects a temporary balance between buyers and sellers, often after a strong move. These ranges frequently precede a breakout, so traders mark the boundaries and trade the resolution rather than guessing direction inside the chop.
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