Resistance definition

Resistance is Technical Analysis term. Resistance is a price level (above the current price) that many market participants do not expect the stock/index to raise above. Resistance does not have to be exact price, it can be general price level. Resistance can be previous high, a price level where the stock traded for a long time in the past or a number of other things. Many market participants will sell the stock as it approaches Resistance.

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