Average Down

Adding to a losing position to lower the entry price — a common account-killer without a plan.

Related terms

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

Terms stick when you use them. The Money Circle academy walks you through them step by step.