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Why the first breakout is often bait

The first breakout is one of the most tempting moments on a chart. Price pushes above a clear level, volume wakes up, candles move quickly and traders feel they are about to miss the move. It looks like confirmation. It feels like strength. But very often, that first breakout is not the real opportunity. It is bait that pulls late buyers into a crowded trade before the market tests whether demand is strong enough to hold.

This episode breaks down why the first clean move through resistance can be dangerous, especially when too many traders are watching the same level. A breakout can be real…

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