What is swing high / low?Swing High / Low
A local high (or low) with several lower (or higher) candles on each side, confirmed only after the candles on its right have formed.
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- Technical Analysis: Candles & ChartsFibonacci Retracements
After a rally, prices often pull back and find support near 38.2%, 50% or 61.8%.
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Uptrend = rising highs and rising lows; downtrend is the opposite; highs and lows that don't line up mean a range.
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