Part 3 Terminology Glossary Flashcards
Institution
A large financial entity, such as a bank or hedge fund, involved in trading or investing in financial markets.
Ledge
Ledge: A price level where significant buying or selling pressure has accumulated, often leading to a breakout or reversal.
Likely
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Long
A trading position that benefits from an increase in price.
Lower High
A price bar with a high point lower than the high point of the previous bar.
Lower Low
A price bar with a low point lower than the low point of the previous bar.
Low 1, 2, 3, or 4
Price bars with low points relative to a specified number of previous bars.
Measuring Gap
Measuring Gap: A price gap used to estimate the potential price target of a subsequent price move.
Melt-up
A rapid and substantial increase in market prices.
Meltdown
A rapid and severe decline in market prices.
Micro Channel
A narrow price channel indicating low volatility and minimal price movement.
Micro Trend Channel Line
A trend line drawn on a very short-term timeframe to represent the direction of price movement.
Minor Trend Reversal
A small-scale change in the direction of the prevailing trend.
Money Stop
A predefined level at which a trader exits a position to limit losses.