Glossary Detail: Breakout
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A price move through a defined support or resistance level, often accompanied by increased volume — signals the start of a new trend.
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A breakout occurs when price moves decisively above resistance or below support, often accompanied by a surge in volume. Breakouts signal that the prior equilibrium between buyers and sellers has shifted and a new trend may be beginning.