Breakaway Gap
Definition of 'Breakaway Gap'A term used in technical analysis. A breakaway gap represents a gap in the movement of a stock price supported by levels of high volume.![]() The image shows a gap at the beginning of a large upward movement. |
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Investopedia explains 'Breakaway Gap'If you chart it, the gap reflects a bullish movement when the price has gapped upwards and a bearish movement when the price has gapped downwards. |
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