Breakout vs Support/Resistance Flip (S/R Flip)

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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Support/Resistance Flip (S/R Flip)
intermediate
technical_analysis

Support/Resistance Flip occurs when a previous support level breaks downward and becomes resistance, or previous resistance breaks upward and becomes support, reversing their roles.

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