Trend
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A trend is the general direction of a market or asset's price over time. An uptrend (bullish) has higher highs and higher lows. A downtrend (bearish) has lower highs and lower lows. A sideways trend (range) shows no clear direction. 'The trend is your friend' is a fundamental trading principle.
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