#AltcoinBreakout What is a Breakout?
A breakout occurs when the price of an altcoin breaks through an important level of support or resistance, usually with increased volume. This movement often indicates the beginning of a new strong trend â either upward (bullish) or downward (bearish).
đ Types of Breakout:
âąBullish Breakout:
Occurs when the price surpasses a resistance level strongly â may indicate the start of an upward trend.
Example: Altcoin breaks previous high with high volume.
âąBearish Breakout:
The price falls below an important support level â may signal the continuation of the decline.
Example: Altcoin loses weekly support and confirms selling.
đ Factors that confirm a breakout:
1âąIncreasing volume at the moment of the breakout.
2âąCandle close above/below the breakout zone.
3âąRetest of the broken area, followed by continuation.
4âąTechnical indicators (such as RSI, MACD) also showing strength.