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Blow-Off Top

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Blow-Off Top

A steep and rapid increase in price followed by a steep and rapid drop in price.

Here is an example of a blow-off top, a steep rise followed by a steep fall.

Notes:

The rapid increase can be a result of either actual news or simply a wild rumor.

See also: Bear Market, Bull Market, Market Sentiment, Panic Buying, Panic Selling, Pump and Dump, Technical Analysis, Trend, Volatility

Blow-off top

A steep and rapid increase in price followed by a steep and rapid drop. This is an indicator seen in charts and used in technical analysis of stock price and market trends.

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