Forex Term

Pullback

A temporary move against the main trend.

A pullback is a short, temporary move against the prevailing trend before it resumes. Traders often wait for a pullback to enter at a better price rather than chasing the move. Telling a healthy pullback from a full reversal is a key skill.

Example

In an uptrend, price dipping from 1.1200 to 1.1150 before rising again is a pullback.

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