Trap Volume β Retail Caught, Institutions Profit ππ
π Trap Volume occurs when retail traders chase a breakout or breakdown, but institutions take the opposite side β creating a false move.
β
Formation:
Sudden volume spike on breakout candle.
Next session immediately reverses direction.
Stop-hunts and false breakouts common.
β
Meaning: Retail trapped β smart money profit-taking.
π Example: Stock breaks βΉ720 resistance with high volume, closes βΉ735 β next day closes βΉ705 β Trap Volume β failed breakout signal.
π§ Tip: Always wait for volume + price confirmation over 1β2 sessions to avoid traps.
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