Accumulation

A sideways phase where institutions quietly build positions before a markup — often at lows.

Related terms

Algorithmic TradingAutomated computer systems executing orders by rules, in microseconds — most market volume today.
AltcoinAny cryptocurrency that is not Bitcoin. Higher beta: moves harder than BTC in both directions.
ArbitrageProfiting from price differences of the same asset on different venues — fast, low-risk, institutional.
AskThe lowest price sellers currently demand. You BUY at the ask.
Asset ClassA category of investments — equities, currencies, commodities, bonds, crypto.
ATH — All-Time HighThe highest price ever traded. Above it there is no resistance history — only psychology.

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