Trading Glossary

The simultaneous purchase and sale of an asset in different markets to profit from a tiny difference in the asset's listed price. Crestum AG offers tools to help identify and execute arbitrage opportunities.

A bullish pattern (though can be bilateral) characterized by a horizontal resistance line and an ascending support line. Often indicates accumulation before a breakout to the upside.

Bilateral Pattern

A continuation pattern where a sharp downtrend (flagpole) is followed by a brief consolidation forming a parallelogram that slopes upwards (flag). Breakdown below the flag resumes the downtrend.

Continuation Pattern

A short-term continuation pattern after a sharp price decline (flagpole), followed by a consolidation with converging trendlines. A breakdown signals continuation of the downtrend.

Continuation Pattern

A continuation pattern during a downtrend, with price consolidating between parallel support and resistance. A breakdown below support suggests the downtrend will continue.

Continuation Pattern

A continuation pattern similar to a pennant but the consolidation phase forms a small parallelogram (flag) that slopes against the initial strong uptrend (flagpole). Breakout above the flag resumes the uptrend.

Continuation Pattern

A short-term continuation pattern. It forms after a strong price move (the flagpole), followed by a brief consolidation with converging trendlines (the pennant). A breakout in the direction of the flagpole is expected.

Continuation Pattern

A continuation pattern during an uptrend, where price consolidates between parallel support and resistance lines (forming a rectangle). A breakout above resistance signals the uptrend is likely to resume.

Continuation Pattern

A reversal pattern starting with a lead-in trend, followed by a sharp 'bump' (or dip) accelerating the trend, then a 'run' phase as price breaks the initial trendline and reverses. Can be bullish or bearish.

Reversal Pattern

The process of earning rewards by holding and 'staking' certain cryptocurrencies. It often involves locking up crypto assets to support a network's operations, for which participants receive interest-like returns. Crestum AG offers various crypto earn programs.

A bullish continuation pattern. A 'U'-shaped 'cup' forms, followed by a smaller, typically downward-drifting consolidation (the 'handle'). A breakout above the handle's resistance signals an uptrend continuation.

Continuation Pattern

A bearish pattern (though can be bilateral) with a horizontal support line and a descending resistance line. Often indicates distribution before a breakdown to the downside.

Bilateral Pattern

A bullish reversal pattern where price hits a support level twice, forming two troughs, with a moderate peak in between. A break above the peak's resistance confirms the pattern.

Reversal Pattern

A bearish reversal pattern where price hits a resistance level twice, forming two peaks, with a moderate trough in between. A break below the trough's support confirms the pattern.

Reversal Pattern

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A legal agreement to buy or sell a particular commodity asset, or security at a predetermined price at a specified time in the future. Futures contracts are standardized for quality and quantity to facilitate trading on a futures exchange.

A bearish reversal pattern with three peaks: a central 'head' higher than two 'shoulders'. A break below the 'neckline' (connecting troughs) signals a potential downtrend.

Reversal Pattern

A bullish reversal pattern, the opposite of Head and Shoulders. It has three troughs, with the central 'head' being the lowest. A break above the neckline signals a potential uptrend.

Reversal Pattern

Using borrowed capital to increase the potential return of an investment. While leverage can amplify profits, it also significantly increases risk and potential losses.

A long-term bullish reversal pattern indicating a gradual shift from a downtrend to an uptrend. It forms a gentle, rounded 'U' shape.

Reversal Pattern

The difference between the bid (buy) price and the ask (sell) price of an asset. A smaller spread generally indicates higher liquidity.

A bilateral pattern where two converging trendlines meet, one descending (resistance) and one ascending (support). Price can break out in either direction, so traders wait for confirmation.

Bilateral Pattern

A bullish reversal pattern with three distinct troughs at roughly the same support level. It's a stronger indication of buying pressure than a double bottom. A break above resistance signals a likely uptrend.

Reversal Pattern

A bearish reversal pattern with three distinct peaks at roughly the same resistance level. It's a stronger indication of selling pressure than a double top. A break below support signals a likely downtrend.

Reversal Pattern

Wedges are formed by two converging trendlines. A Rising Wedge (upward slant) is typically bearish (reversal or continuation). A Falling Wedge (downward slant) is typically bullish (reversal or continuation). Context and breakout direction are key.

Bilateral Pattern