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EFFORT VS RESULT

Volume (effort) is high and price move (result) is low.

Published by The Retail Trader · JUL 31, 2026 · Market Structure

Effort vs Result — Volume (effort) is high and price move (result) is low. This mismatch often indicates that someone else is absorbing the taraf.

WHERE THIS FITS IN

This term comes under Market Structure, in the section “Phases of Trend”. Big moves don't come suddenly — they take a long time to prepare. This is our classic preparation vocabulary:

RELATED TERMS TO READ

Other terms in this group — understanding them together is more useful:
• Accumulation
• Markup
• Distribution
• Markdown
• Spring
• Upthrust
• Re-accumulation
• Absorption
• Climax

To read the entire group and all its examples in one place, see the journal "MARKET STRUCTURE: LEVELS, ZONES and SWINGS" - this term is taken from there.

This entry is for educational purposes only and is not a recommendation to buy or sell. Exchanges change charges, margins, lot sizes and expiry rules from time to time, so verify any figures with your broker or exchange.

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