Outside Reversal

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Definition of 'Outside Reversal'

A charting trend in which a stock price's high and low for the day exceed those of the preceding day.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Outside Reversal'

Depending on where the outside reversal occurs, it may signal either a bearish or bullish price movement. If the reversal occurs at the stock's resistance level, it is viewed as bearish. In contrast, if it occurs at the stock's support level, it is viewed as bullish.

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