Definition of Resistance
A price level where selling pressure historically prevents the price from rising further. Resistance levels are identified on charts as areas where price has reversed downward multiple times.
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Resistance
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Short answer
A price level where selling pressure historically prevents the price from rising further.
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Common mistake
Common mistake: using “Resistance” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.
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A price level where selling pressure historically prevents the price from rising further.
Knowing the precise definition of “Resistance” prevents platform and broker-spec mistakes—a common source of size and cost errors.
Common mistake: using “Resistance” as loose slang while your broker/platform specification defines it more narrowly.