Volume, and what makes a breakout believable
Read volume alongside price, and see why a breakout on low volume is weaker evidence.
Module 22 of 26, Reading a chart. Lesson 2 of 7, about 13 minutes.
The takeaway
Read volume next to price, never price alone, and still test the rule before trusting it.
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