Death Cross
Definition of 'Death Cross'A crossover resulting from a security's long-term moving average breaking above its short-term moving average or support level.![]() |
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Investopedia explains 'Death Cross'As long-term indicators carry more weight, this trend indicates a bear market on the horizon and is reinforced by high trading volumes. Additionally, the long-term moving average becomes the new resistance level in the rising market. |
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