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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