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Glossary

Terms, defined plainly

BreakoutTechnicals
A decisive move beyond a support or resistance zone, ideally with expanded volume.
Lesson: Support, resistance, and zones
False breakoutTechnicals
A move beyond a zone that quickly reverses back inside the prior range.
Lesson: Support, resistance, and zones
Order block (OB)SMC
The last opposing candle before a displacement that breaks structure; a candidate zone, not proof of orders.
Lesson: Order blocks and mitigation
Point of interest (POI)SMC
A pre-marked zone (FVG, OB, liquidity) where a trader plans to look for lower-timeframe confirmation.
Lesson: Multi-timeframe narrative
ResistanceTechnicals
A price zone where selling has repeatedly overwhelmed buying.
Lesson: Support, resistance, and zones
SupportTechnicals
A price zone where buying has repeatedly overwhelmed selling.
Lesson: Support, resistance, and zones