False breakouts
Price moves beyond a level, then returns inside the earlier range.
What to notice
A failed break can reveal rejection of prices outside the range, particularly when a later candle closes back inside.
The context that matters
Distinguish an ordinary pullback from a failure by defining the boundary in advance.
Common mistake
Relabeling any losing breakout as “false” without an objective rule.
Try it on a chart
Set a precise rule for how far and how long price must remain beyond your level.
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