Breakout vs Squeeze

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Breakout
beginner
technical_analysis

A breakout occurs when price moves decisively above a resistance level or through another key barrier, signaling a potential shift in market momentum and the start of a new directional move.

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Squeeze
intermediate
technical_analysis

A squeeze occurs when Bollinger Bands contract to their narrowest point during an extended period of low volatility, signaling that price energy is compressing and a significant directional breakout is likely approaching.

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