Breakout vs Support

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
beginner
technical_analysis

Support is a price area on a chart where buying interest is strong enough to halt or reverse a decline, acting as a floor that repeatedly prevents price from falling further.

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