GlossaryTechnical analysis
Support
What support means in price structure.
Plain-English definition
Support is a price area where buying interest has historically helped stop declines.
Why it matters
It helps frame risk and invalidation zones in a thesis.
Beginner example
A stock repeatedly holding a certain level may suggest that buyers have been active there.
Common misunderstanding
Support is an area, not a magical exact number.
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Practice with Alpha Council
Explain support levels in this chart setup.
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