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Pullback — definition & meaning

A temporary move against the trend before it resumes.

A pullback is a short-term counter-move within a larger trend — a pause or dip before the main direction continues.

Many trend-following traders wait for a pullback to enter at a better price, rather than chasing. The risk is telling the difference between a healthy pullback and a full reversal.

The information on Trding.io is for general information only and is not investment advice. Trading involves a real risk of losing money, and most retail traders lose. Never trade money you cannot afford to lose.

Related terms

Trend
The general direction a market is moving over time.
Correction
A moderate fall in price, often defined as a drop of around 10%.
Fibonacci retracement
Horizontal levels used to estimate where a pullback might end.
Support
A price level where buying has tended to stop a decline.
Volatility
How much and how quickly a price moves over time.
Volume
The number of units traded over a period — a gauge of activity.

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