Impulse vs. Correction: Read Price Action Direction

Summary

Hollow Point Trading shares an original animated lesson on distinguishing directional impulses from corrections that move against the trend and may show more overlap. Comparing both patterns with surrounding swings can help traders assess trend health.

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Impulse vs. Correction: Read Price Action Direction
An impulse is typically directional and makes progress with the trend. A correction moves against it and can show more overlap. Compare both with the surrounding swings when assessing trend health.

Original Hollow Point Trading animation using an illustrative price sequence and HPT narration.

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