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SPRING

A false breakdown below the range, which takes stops and moves back inside the range.

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

Spring — A false breakdown below the range, which takes stops and moves back inside the range.

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
• Upthrust
• Re-accumulation
• Effort vs Result
• 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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