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An elite practitioner notices a 'Mushroom Top' formation. What does this indicate about the nature of the distribution phase?
- The market is preparing for a massive 'Dawn Raid' markup on high volume.
- The distribution is occurring slowly and subtly without a dramatic climactic event.
- The market is in a 'Shake-out' phase to remove the last of the short sellers.
- The professionals are aggressively accumulating stock at the top of the range.
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