Weakness Has Appeared
Volume Spread Analysis glossary · Climaxes, Tests, Springs & Upthrusts
Definition
A general indicator that the overall balance has shifted toward weakness, triggered by a combination of factors rather than a single dramatic bar—declining volume on up-bars, narrowing spreads, and lower closes relative to recent bars. It confirms other weakness signals already visible in the background and tells the practitioner to be alert for specific entry triggers such as up-thrusts or no-demand bars on the next bullish-looking rally.
Weakness Has Appeared in plain English
'Weakness has appeared' isn't one dramatic red flag — it's several small ones adding up, like noticing a friend is coming down with a cold from a slightly hoarse voice, a sniffle, and low energy together rather than one obvious symptom. On a chart it means up-bars are happening on shrinking volume, the bars are getting narrower, and prices keep closing a bit lower than before. It doesn't scream 'sell now'; it whispers 'stay alert,' telling you to watch the next hopeful-looking rally for a clear trigger — like an up-thrust or a no-demand bar — before acting.
Practice Weakness Has Appeared
Before acting, what is the most disciplined conclusion about “last point of supply”?
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