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Local Market Top

Definition

A local market top represents a temporary peak in an asset’s price within a broader market trend. This price point signifies a period where buying pressure temporarily exhausts, and selling pressure begins to assert dominance, leading to a short-term price correction or consolidation. It is distinct from an all-time high and typically occurs during an ongoing bull market, serving as a point where profits are taken before the upward trend resumes. Identifying these tops helps traders manage short-term positions.