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1/27/2026

Market Phases: Trend vs Range

Market Phases: Trend vs Range

Market Phases: Trend vs Range

An excerpt from our Academy Module.

Executive Summary

The "Why" and "What"

Understanding the market phases—specifically whether a market is trending or ranging—is critical for any trader aiming to optimize their trading strategy. Trends are periods where price moves distinctly in one direction, either upward or downward. Ranges, conversely, are periods where price moves sideways between established levels of support and resistance.

Mastering the identification of these phases will enhance your decision-making proc...

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