Smart Money Concepts

Upthrust (Wyckoff)

Definition

A sharp move above resistance during a distribution phase designed to trap buyers before the markdown phase begins. The bearish equivalent of a spring.

Example

The upthrust above the distribution range trapped late buyers before price dropped 250 pips.

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