Forex Term

Momentum

The speed and strength behind a price move.

Momentum measures how strongly and quickly price is moving in one direction. Strong momentum suggests a move may continue, while fading momentum can warn of a stall or reversal. Indicators such as RSI and MACD are built to gauge it.

Example

A sharp, sustained rally on heavy participation shows strong upward momentum.

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