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Nikita (SEBI RA)

11th Nov Β· SEBI-Registered Analyst

Trap Volume – Retail Caught, Institutions Profit πŸŽ­πŸ“‰

πŸ“Š Trap Volume occurs when retail traders chase a breakout or breakdown, but institutions take the opposite side β€” creating a false move. βœ… Formation: Sudden volume spike on breakout candle. Next session immediately reverses direction. Stop-hunts and false breakouts common. βœ… Meaning: Retail trapped β†’ smart money profit-taking. πŸ“Œ Example: Stock breaks β‚Ή720 resistance with high volume, closes β‚Ή735 β†’ next day closes β‚Ή705 β†’ Trap Volume β†’ failed breakout signal. 🧠 Tip: Always wait for volume + price confirmation over 1–2 sessions to avoid traps.

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