Why Resistance Breaks Often Reverse
When price breaks through resistance, most traders expect follow-through. But resistance breaks often reverse - and understanding why reveals how markets actually use those levels.
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When price breaks through resistance, most traders expect follow-through. But resistance breaks often reverse - and understanding why reveals how markets actually use those levels.
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