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Context
An existing uptrend pauses in a range, yet the range shows more absorption and testing than distribution.
Illustrative campaign snapshot 15: the structure is synthetic and designed only to isolate the evidence sequence for reaccumulation structure.
Evidence to read
- support holds on reduced supply
- resistance is pressed repeatedly without strong rejection
- higher lows or strong internal recoveries appear
Expert read
The range may be preparing continuation if supply is absorbed and tests confirm strength.
Alternative interpretation
It may be distribution if upthrusts, no demand, and weak rallies dominate.
Confirmation required
- successful breakout and retest
- tests show reduced supply
- relative strength remains superior
Invalidation signs
- support breaks with supply
- breakout fails repeatedly
- weakness increases across the range
Common traps
assuming trend continuation without testing
ignoring distribution signs because the prior trend was up
buying late breakouts with poor risk
Source frame
Wyckoff/VSA educational frame: background first, effort versus result second, confirmation third, risk and invalidation always explicit.