medium · Volume Spread Analysis background-trend-context
A bar opens with a gap up into new high ground after a long rally. The news is very positive. The bar has a narrow spread, closes in the lower third, and the volume is ultra-high.
What is the professional diagnosis?
- Absorption of overhead resistance is underway; professionals buy up everything offered to push higher.
- Supply is swamping demand; the professionals are using the good news to distribute into retail buying.
- The market is simply overbought and should consolidate sideways before attempting another leg up.
- A strong gap-up bar confirms that the underlying bull market trend remains healthy and is set to continue higher.
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