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Dead Cat Bounce Trading: Pattern Indicators, Forex Trading Strategy and Risk Management

<p>Dead cat bounce trading involves transforming the brief yet tested bearish continuation patterns into consistent opportunities. Forex traders who capitalise on dead cat bounce <a href="/en/trading-academy/technical-analysis/day-trading-chart-patterns/">chart patterns</a> follow structured trading strategies to maximise the 67% probability of a downtrend while managing risk during the minority of failed patterns during the relief rally.</p>   <p>This forex trading guide will focus on the practical application of a dead cat bounce, utilising Thomas Bulkowski’s findings to transform them into an actionable news trading strategy. Building on our previous foundational article on dead cat bounce patterns and how to identify them, here, we will outline a step-by-step approach to trading the dead cat bounce effectively, helping you confirm and capitalise on high-quality opportunities.</p>   <p>What you will learn in this article:</p>   <ul> <li>Periodic screening to identify high-probability DCB setups before they fully develop</li> <li>Technical confirmation using volume analysis, resistance mapping, and multi-timeframe analysis</li> <li>Proper entry and exit execution that maximises statistics while managing exposure</li> <li>Risk management designed explicitly for DCB event trading characteristics and volatility</li> <li>Strategy for economic calendar trading events, capitalising post-release formations</li> </ul>   <p>Whether you are seeking to add a statistically validated pattern to your forex trading arsenal or looking to avoid costly bull traps, this short guide on the bearish continuation pattern will provide you with a disciplined approach to trading the dead cat bounce.</p> <h2>How to Prepare for Dead Cat Bounce Trading</h2> <p>A practical dead cat bounce trading method requires combining fundamental analysis with technical analysis approaches to enable forex traders to capture bearish breakouts while avoiding false signals.</p>   <p>The three-step process below focuses on Bulkowski characteristics, including event-driven catalysts, the average bounce range, and the volume patterns that distinguish sucker's rallies from genuine reversals.</p> <h3>Step 1: Utilise the Economic Calendar</h3> <p>Successful dead cat bounce trading demands integration with the forex economic calendar. The most reliable DCB patterns may emerge from high-impact trading events that create sharp 1%+ declines in forex pairs, depending on the pair.</p>   <p><strong>Forex Economic Calendar Events to Anticipate</strong></p>   <ul> <li>Central bank surprises - unexpected rate decisions or policy shifts</li> <li>Economic data disappointments - GDP misses, inflation misses/beats, employment</li> <li>Geopolitical events - trade developments, war escalation, crisis events</li> </ul>   <p>One can set alerts 24-48 hours before major trading events, focusing on releases where actual data divergence from estimates has historically led to significant market moves. Furthermore, one can create a currency pair watchlist and sort by percentage movement after major economic releases. However, it is best to prioritise pairs that moved substantially following identifiable market news catalysts, rather than random volatility.</p> <h3>Step 2: Set up Technical Indicators and Tools</h3> <p>Configure your trading platform with technical indicators that validate the statistical characteristics of the price action pattern.</p>   <p><strong>Main DCB Technical Setup</strong></p> <p><img alt="Best Indicators to Trade Dead Cat Bounce (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/7400462e-033e-4194-b00e-07494ac04519/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Bulkowski-DCB-Study-Statistics-in-Bull-and-Bear-Markets-Equities.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">Main Technical Indicators for Trading Dead Cat Bounces</p>   <p><strong>Note:</strong> A spike in trading volume during the initial decline (above the 20-day moving average), followed by progressively declining volume during the bounce, provides the most reliable confirmation of a bouncing dead cat. This is the exact signature that distinguishes short-lived temporary recoveries from genuine reversals.</p>   <p>Although some generic technical indicators can provide false signals during volatile periods if not used correctly, traditional indicators like Bollinger Bands, RSI, and MACD can provide supporting signals:</p>   <ul> <li><strong>Bollinger Bands (20, 2)</strong> - During the initial decline, look for price to touch or exceed the lower band, followed by a bounce toward the middle or upper band</li> <li><strong>RSI (14-period)</strong> - Identify overbought conditions during the bullish bounce phase and look for bearish divergence</li> <li><strong>MACD</strong> - Monitor for bearish crossovers after the bounce fails at resistance - i.e. becomes a bear market rally</li> </ul> <p><img alt="Best Dead Cat Bounce Indicators (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/5d9b6bef-3ef1-4c41-829f-e9dbe7b93155/Academy-Tech-analysis-EURUSD-Covid-Crash-8H-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Chart.jpg" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">Dead Cat Bounce Technical Setup, EURUSD Example</p> <h3>Step 3: Employ MTF Analysis for Confirmation</h3> <p>Use multiple timeframes (MTF) to refine your analysis through a top-down approach that focuses on different timeframes.</p>   <p><strong>Daily Charts:</strong> Identify the broader downtrend and key resistance levels above the current price. This timeframe provides insight into whether the potential dead cat bounce is occurring within a larger bearish context and the possibility of a higher-degree bearish continuation pattern.</p>   <p><strong>4-Hour Charts:</strong> Monitor the development of the pattern in real-time against Fibonacci levels and resistance interactions. This timeframe provides an optimal balance between noise reduction and entry timing.</p>   <p><strong>1-Hour Charts:</strong> Pinpoint entry and exit points using candlestick patterns (shooting stars, <a href="/en/trading-academy/technical-analysis/using-double-candlestick-patterns-in-day-trading/">bearish engulfing</a>) for confirmation and time the continuation of the downtrend appropriately.</p>   <p>Higher timeframes must show a broader downtrend context, while lower timeframes provide insights into optimal execution timing. Nonetheless, short-term trading lower-timeframe dead cat bounces with higher-timeframe confirmation typically result in false signals.</p> <h2>What Should You Consider Before Trading a Dead Cat Bounce</h2> <p>After identifying a dead cat bounce, a forex trader should consider several critical factors that determine the success of a trade, as well as common mistakes other traders make that can undermine success.</p> <h3>Select the Right Currency Pair</h3> <p><strong>Major Forex Pairs (EUR/USD, USD/JPY)</strong></p>   <ul> <li>More predictable DCB patterns due to high liquidity</li> <li>Ideal for developing DCB trading skills</li> <li>Lower spread costs during volatile periods</li> </ul>   <p><strong>Cross Pairs (EUR/GBP, AUD/NZD)</strong></p>   <ul> <li>Cleaner technical signals with less algorithmic interference</li> <li>Focus on relative strength themes rather than USD moves</li> <li>Good for diversification from USD-centric trades</li> </ul>   <p>Exotic pairs like USD/ZAR or USD/TRY are more volatile, making DCBs sharper but riskier.</p> <h3>Check the Market Conditions Preceding the Pattern</h3> <p>Highly volatile environments (market crashes, market sell-offs, etc.) create more pronounced but less predictable DCBs. Focus on forex pairs with strong fundamental drivers that confirm the continuation chart pattern and reduce position sizes by 50% when VIX exceeds 25.</p>   <p>On the other hand, gradual bear markets produce less dramatic but more frequent and reliable DCBs, acting as trend continuation patterns. Since bearish trends are confirmed long-term, waiting for clear technical signals provides better risk-adjusted returns with higher success rates, per Bulkowski.</p>   <p>However, trading DCBs during different forex sessions also offers distinct characteristics.</p> <h3>Avoid Common Mistakes Traders Make</h3> <p>Even with a solid system, some mistakes can still undermine your success.</p>   <p><strong>Overleveraging During High-Confidence Setups:</strong> Increasing position sizes dramatically when you perceive "perfect" setups often leads to account damage when patterns fail. Stick to a maximum 1-2% risk per trade, even for ideal setups.</p>   <p><strong>Chasing Bounces Without Proper Confirmation:</strong> Entering trades without proper validation often results in losses. Use a systematic checklist and wait for all criteria to be aligned before executing trades.</p>   <p><strong>Ignoring Stop-Loss Rules:</strong> Moving or removing stop-losses during drawdowns destroys the statistical edge. Treat stop-loss levels as non-negotiable and automate execution where possible.</p>   <p><strong>Overtrading During Slow Periods:</strong> Forcing trades during quiet periods reduces overall profitability. Accept that high-quality DCB setups are relatively rare and focus on patience and discipline.</p> <h2>How to Trade Dead Cat Bounce Patterns</h2> <p><a href="/en/trading-academy/technical-analysis/what-is-the-dead-cat-bounce-pattern-and-how-to-identify-it/">Finding quality dead cat bounce setups</a> requires patience and systematic integration of entries, strategic profit-taking, and disciplined risk management. The following framework covers all aspects from initial entry to final exit.</p> <h3>Entry Strategies and Best Time to Short</h3> <p>The ideal time to short a dead cat bounce may be when the market rally shows signs of exhaustion near key resistance levels or after a failed breakout attempt. As the technical analyst proverb states: "Always look to the left!" - market history shows areas of significance that typically acted as important <a href="/en/trading-academy/technical-analysis/support-resistance/">support or resistance</a>.</p>   <p>Overall, there are three <strong>technical trigger points</strong> for high-probability entries:</p>   <p><strong>1. Resistance Test Failures:</strong> Enter shorts when price tests and fails to break significant resistance levels, particularly previous support areas that have become resistance. Look for bearish reversal patterns such as shooting stars or bearish engulfing candles.</p>   <p><strong>2. Volume-Based Confirmation: </strong>A decline in volume during the bounce phase indicates weakening momentum, signalling potential reversal. This volume divergence provides one of the most reliable dead cat bounce confirmation signals when the price makes higher highs but volume continues to decline.</p>   <p><strong>3. RSI Divergence:</strong> RSI divergence occurs when price makes a higher high during the bounce, but RSI makes a lower high. This represents a strong signal of impending reversal when combined with rejection of the resistance level.</p>   <p>Aside from the technical points of interest, there are <strong>two main approaches to entering</strong> a dead cat bounce trade:</p>   <p><strong>1. Confirmation Entries (Higher Probability):</strong> Wait for a clear technical signal, such as a bearish MACD crossover or a break below key support levels. While this may sacrifice some profit potential, it can produce higher win rates and clearer invalidation levels.</p>   <p><strong>2. Anticipatory Entries (Superior Risk-Reward):</strong> Enter trades as price approaches key resistance during the bounce. Use tighter stops to manage the risk of a failed DCB while benefiting from a better risk-reward profile due to optimal execution.</p> <p><img alt="Dead Cat Bounce Trade Entries (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/5ecfa79d-3c84-4534-9ad2-1efd728e70b5/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Entries.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">Dead Cat Bounce Trade Entries (Higher Probability vs. Higher Risk-Reward)</p> <h3>Profit-Take Strategies</h3> <p>Profit-taking is important in dead cat bounce trading, as the bearish breakout can be sudden and unpredictable. Plan exit strategies well in advance using the following approach:</p>   <p><strong>1. Multiple Targets:</strong> Scale out of trades gradually to optimise gains across different phases of the pattern</p>   <ul> <li><strong>Exit 30%</strong> of the position near the first key support level (Fibonacci retracement or prior low)</li> <li><strong>Exit 50%</strong> of the position when the price approaches the next projected support or psychological level</li> <li><strong>Leave the remaining 20%</strong> as "runner" to capitalise on extended downtrends, setting stop-loss at entry (breakeven)</li> </ul>   <p><strong>2. Projected Supports:</strong> Use technical tools to determine optimal exit points</p>   <ul> <li>Fibonacci extensions (61.8%, 100%, 127.2% and 161.8% are the most common in bearish continuation patterns)</li> <li>Prior swing lows and significant historical support areas</li> <li>Pivot points and round-number psychological levels</li> <li>ATR projections for daily/weekly maximum average moves</li> </ul>   <p><strong>3. Time-Based and Trailing Exits</strong></p>   <p>If the bounce fails to break lower within 1-2 trading sessions, consider exiting the trade. This prevents overexposure to sideways markets or unexpected reversals.</p>   <p>In terms of trailing stops, start with a a fixed pip or an ATR multiple from the current price, then progressively tighten as the price approaches critical support levels.</p> <h3>Risk Management</h3> <p>Dead cat bounce trades carry significant risk even in liquid pairs, as they typically require high-volatility environments. Disciplined risk management forms the foundation of successful DCB trading.</p> <h3>Position Sizing Guidelines</h3> <p>Use risk-based position sizing to reinforce capital preservation.</p> <p><img alt="Dead Cat Bounce Capital Allocation (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/c22db0bf-bdbf-4c6e-abcc-3404ce270a28/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Capital-Allocation-ThinkMarkets.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">Guidelines of Capital Allocation (%) for Dead Cat Bounce Trades</p> <h3>Stop Loss Placement</h3> <p>Choose between technical and volatility-based approaches based on market conditions:</p>   <ul> <li><strong>Technical stop loss:</strong> Place above recent resistance levels formed during the bounce</li> <li><strong>Volatility-based stop loss:</strong> Use ATR multiple (1.5x ATR) to account for market volatility</li> <li><strong>Hybrid approach:</strong> Combine both methods for optimal stop placement</li> </ul> <h3>Essential Risk Controls</h3> <p>Implement these systematic protections to support long-term success:</p>   <ul> <li><strong>Breakeven acceleration:</strong> Move the stop loss to breakeven once the trade moves favorably by 1 ATR</li> <li><strong>Portfolio exposure limits:</strong> Cap total open dead cat bounce risk at 5% of portfolio value</li> <li><strong>Currency pair diversification:</strong> Differentiate between majors (fixed pip stops) and exotics (volatility-driven stops), in case you select a non-major</li> <li><strong>Cross-asset confirmation:</strong> Verify the dead cat bounce pattern in related assets (e.g. USD/JPY confirmed by equity indices or bond yields)</li> </ul> <h4>Position Management During Pattern Development</h4> <p>Monitor trading volume confirmation, ensure selling pressure increases as the pattern develops, and close positions immediately if news emerges supporting a genuine <a href="/en/trading-academy/indicators-and-patterns/reversal-candlestick-patterns/">reversal</a>. Most dead cat bounce patterns resolve within 5-7 trading days.</p> <h2>Dead Cat Bounce Execution Considerations</h2> <p>The period immediately surrounding major economic releases requires specific techniques to handle increased volatility and execution risks that are not typically presented in normal market conditions.</p> <h3>Managing Execution Volatility</h3> <p>Use pending orders (e.g., sell limits) to enter positions near anticipated bounce highs rather than attempting manual entries during chaos. This eliminates timing pressure as spreads widen and prices move rapidly in both directions.</p>   <p>Be prepared for higher spreads and slippage - major pairs often see spreads double or triple during NFP releases or central bank decisions. Account for increased costs by reducing standard position size by 25-50% during high-impact trading events.</p>   <p>Avoid trading during the first 10-30 minutes after major releases, regardless of how attractive a setup may be. Initial price spikes often reverse quickly as algorithmic dead cat bounce trading strategies operate in a “stop-hunt” mode.</p> <h3>Practical Execution Techniques</h3> <p>Position sell limit orders 10-20 pips above key resistance levels identified during preparation. This buffer accounts for wider spreads while ensuring optimal entry if the bounce reaches the target area.</p>   <p>Monitor the magnitude of the initial move to confirm a solid decline. If news fails to generate sufficient volatility, cancel pending orders rather than forcing lower-probability setups.</p> <h2>How to Manage a DCB Trade After a Trading Event</h2> <p>The first few hours after major trading events determine whether you are trading a genuine dead cat bounce pattern or random market noise. The following process helps identify some of the characteristics of false patterns:</p>   <p><strong>1. Confirm Pattern Development</strong></p>   <p><strong>Assess whether bounce aligns with technical levels</strong> - monitor if the recovery in the price targets the 23.6-50% Fibonacci retracement range characterising genuine and backtested patterns. Consider entering a short position only if price action confirms a bearish breakout or downtrend continuation.</p>   <p><strong>Track volume characteristics during the bounce phase</strong> - genuine patterns show a low trading volume throughout recovery. If volume increases during a bounce, it often indicates genuine buying interest rather than a temporary technical rebound.</p>   <p><strong>2. Validate Pattern with Time</strong></p>   <p>Monitor resistance interactions within 4-6 hours of an initial news event. Price should show clear hesitation, rejection patterns, or multiple tests at key levels rather than clean breakouts with momentum.</p>   <p>Verify patterns across multiple timeframes within 12-24 hours. The DCB should appear valid on 1-hour, 4-hour, and daily charts simultaneously.</p>   <p><strong>3. Manage Follow-Up Risks</strong></p>   <p>Monitor for additional news releases or central bank announcements that could invalidate the original trade. Exit immediately if positive follow-up news emerges or central banks provide statements contradicting the initial bearish interpretation.</p>   <p>Implement time-based exits more aggressively for economic calendar trading setups. Most event-driven trading patterns complete the short-term bullish pattern within 24-48 hours, with bounces extending beyond 72 hours often indicating fundamental market sentiment changes.</p> <h2>Trading the Dead Cat Bounce with a System</h2> <p>Developing a systematic dead cat bounce trading approach ensures consistency and discipline while taking advantage of the statistical success Bulkowski found these patterns to provide.</p>   <p>Follow these steps to move from identifying a setup to managing the trade:</p> <h3>Step 1: Pre-Trade Validation (checklist)</h3> <ul> <li>>1% decline with volume spike (above 20-day average)</li> <li>A clear fundamental catalyst identified</li> <li>Bounce within 23.6-50% Fibonacci range</li> <li>Declining volume during recovery</li> <li>Resistance rejection with a bearish <a href="/en/trading-academy/forex/using-candlestick-patterns-in-forex-day-trading/">candlestick pattern</a></li> <li>MTF confirmation</li> </ul> <h3>Step 2: Identify Potential Setups</h3> <p>Utilise screening tools to track economic calendars and currency pair movements that exceed the arbitrary 1%. Focus on forex pairs with sharp drops triggered by economic/fundamental drivers.</p> <h3>Step 3: Confirm the Setup</h3> <p>Validate the setup using your DCB checklist. Ensure all technical and fundamental criteria are met before considering a trade.</p> <h3>Step 4: Place Pending Orders</h3> <p>Assuming a bounce has begun, use pending orders near resistance levels identified during pre-event analysis. Place your stop-losses above the bounce high with an appropriate buffer for volatility and/or spread increases.</p> <h3>Step 5: Monitor and Manage the Trade</h3> <p>Track trading volume, price action, and interaction at resistance. Adjust stops to breakeven once the trade moves favorably by 1 ATR.</p> <h2>Dead Cat Bounce News Trading Strategy</h2> <h3>EUR/USD Dead Cat Bounce, July 2023 ECB Rate Decision</h3> <p>EUR/USD had reached a yearly high of 1.1275 on 18 July 2023, but sentiment was turning negative ahead of the ECB decision on 27 July due to conflicting economic data. Higher-than-expected inflation suggested the need for aggressive rate hikes, while contracting PMI data raised concerns about growth, creating the perfect setup for market disappointment.</p> <p><img alt="Economic Calendar Trading (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/55e1c898-af93-414e-9657-72d6fb0b5849/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-Bounce-ECB-Rate-Decision-DCB-Pattern-27-July-2023-ThinkMarkets-Economic-Calendar.jpg" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">ECB Rate Decision DCB Pattern (27 July 2023) - ThinkMarkets Economic Calendar</p>   <p><strong>Checklist Validation:</strong></p>   <ul> <li>Sharp prior decline on negative news; July 20: 1.12 → 1.1130 (-0.6%) on PMI data</li> <li>Volume above the 20-day average consistently, during inflation and PMI release</li> <li>Event-driven catalyst identified; Conflicting inflation vs. PMI data before the ECB (as well as the ECB itself)</li> <li>Sharp decline on ECB decision; July 27: 1.1085 → 1.0975 (-1%; -1.6% wick inclusive) </li> <li><strong>Initial bounce (day 1);</strong> Recovery from 1.0945 to 1.1045 = 50% Fibonacci retracement</li> <li>Declining volume during bounce, continued over several sessions</li> <li><strong>Secondary bounce (day 5);</strong> Recovery from 1.091 to 1.1065 = 61.80% Fibonacci retracement</li> <li>Technical rejection at triple top resistance; <a href="/en/trading-academy/forex/using-candlestick-patterns-in-forex-day-trading/">Shooting star</a> pattern at 21-day average (very important!)</li> <li>Multi-timeframe agreement; Bearish structure on 1H, 4H, and daily charts</li> </ul>   <p><strong>Note:</strong> The deeper Fibonacci retracement levels are accepted due to the upper wick (the bounce still retraced 38.2% of the <a href="/en/trading-academy/forex/day-trade/">daily</a> candlestick)</p> <p><img alt="EURUSD Dead Cat Bounce (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/0fd56587-0a5c-4979-a79a-000089770d10/Academy-Tech-analysis-EURUSD-Dead-Cat-Bounce-ThinkMarkets.jpg" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">EURUSD Dead Cat Bounce Validation</p>   <p><strong>Execution:</strong></p>   <p><strong>Phase 1: Pre-Event Setup (July 25-26)</strong></p>   <ul> <li><strong>Resistance mapping:</strong> 1.1110 (PMI low), 1.1020 (swing support)</li> <li><strong>Sell limit options:</strong> Pending initial drop vs. aggressive entry (would be at 1.1020)</li> <li><strong>Position sizing:</strong> 1.5% account risk (25% reduction for central bank event)</li> <li><strong>Stop-loss planned:</strong> 1.1155 (30 pips above resistance + 15 pips buffer)</li> </ul>   <p><strong>Phase 2: ECB Decision Execution (July 27)</strong></p>   <ul> <li>Avoided the initial 30 minutes of post-ECB announcement chaos</li> <li><strong>No bounce initiated during the session; waiting for session close</strong></li> <li><strong>Sell limit:</strong> Set at 38.2% of the candle at 1.1036 (low to high)</li> <li><strong>Order triggered:</strong> Sell limit filled at 1.1036 during day 1 (assuming day 0 start)</li> <li><strong>Risk management:</strong> Final stop set at 1.1150, three-target system activated</li> <li><strong>Targets set:</strong> 30% at 1.0785, 50% at 1.0736, 20% runner to 1.0673</li> </ul>   <p><strong>Phase 3: Trade Management (July 28-31)</strong></p>   <ul> <li><strong>Technical confirmation:</strong> Resistance rejection with declining volume confirmed pattern</li> <li><strong>Breakeven rule:</strong> Stop moved to 1.1036 after reaching the first target</li> <li><strong>Target execution:</strong> <ul> <li><strong>100% Target (25 Aug):</strong> +25 pips at 1.0785 (2.2:1 R/R)</li> <li><strong>127.2% Target (5 Sep):</strong> +30 pips at 1.0736 (3:1 R/R)</li> <li><strong>161.8% Target (14 Sep):</strong> +36 pips at 1.0673 (3.39:1 R/R)</li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><img alt="EURSD Dead Cat Bounce News Strategy (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/58624f13-9d29-4c2e-8d3d-b57569a449dd/Academy-Tech-analysis-EURSD-Dead-Cat-Bounce-News-Strategy-ThinkMarkets.jpg" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">EURUSD Dead Cat Bounce Trade</p>   <p>This approach may help forex traders develop and maintain a decent dead cat bounce trading system regardless of trading experience.</p> <h2>Ready to Trade Dead Cat Bounces?</h2> <p>Dead cat bounce trading relies on a proven framework for identifying and capitalising on temporary market recoveries within confirmed bearish trends. By combining technical analysis with economic calendar trading, systematic execution, and disciplined risk management, forex traders can capitalise on these statistically proven bearish continuation setups.</p>   <p><strong>For mastering your dead cat bounce strategy</strong></p>   <ul> <li>Identify sharp declines triggered by fundamental catalysts and confirm patterns using technical indicators</li> <li>Use pending orders near resistance, adhere to checklists, and monitor developments systematically</li> <li>Maintain strict position sizing (1-2% per trade) and stop-loss discipline regardless of setup confidence</li> <li>Focus on consistent application over overtrading - high-quality DCB setups are not frequent</li> </ul>   <p>Through preparation and disciplined application of this systematic approach, trading dead cat bounces may become a valuable addition to your news trading strategy, helping you steer volatile markets and capitalise on events trading.</p> <div class="article__content"> <style type="text/css">.didyouknow { display: block; background: #F1FDf0; width: 600px; border-radius: 20px; gap: 20px; padding-top: 48px; padding-right: 40px; padding-bottom: 48px; padding-left: 40px; font-family: Figtree; font-weight: 600; font-size: 22px; line-height: 140%; letter-spacing: 0%; } </style> </div> <div style="text-align: center;"> <style type="text/css">.btn { font: Figtree; justify-content: center; align-items: center; text-align: center; gap: 7px; font-style: normal; font-size: 18px; line-height: 24px; padding: 13px 20px; border: 1px solid #ddd; border-radius: 38px; background: #5EE15A; } </style> </div> <div class="didyouknow">Are You Ready to Trade DCB Patterns During High-Impact News Releases?<br /> <br /> <a class="btn" href="https://portal.thinkmarkets.com/account/individual/" style="text-decoration: none; font-weight: 500; color: #000000; background: 5EE15A;" target="_blank">Try here!</a></div>

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What is the Dead Cat Bounce Pattern and How to Identify It

<p>The dead cat bounce pattern is one of the most deceptive yet predictable bearish continuation patterns in forex markets.</p>   <p>Extensive research by Thomas Bulkowski shows dead cat bounces fail as reversals a remarkable 67-75%. In his evaluation of 676 DCB patterns, average bounces recaptured approximately 28-35% of the prior decline before the downtrend eventually resumed.</p>   <p>For forex traders, recognising this pattern can significantly impact trading results, whether to avoid premature long positions during a declining market or strategically enter short positions when the bounce phase ends in a bull trap.</p>   <p>This guide covers the basics that forex traders need to know about the dead cat bounce chart pattern:</p>   <ul> <li>How to identify the pattern's signature characteristics</li> <li>The driving forces behind these temporary recoveries</li> <li>Step-by-step identification process using technical and fundamental analysis</li> <li>Real-world forex market examples with detailed analysis</li> <li>How to distinguish dead cat bounces from genuine market reversals</li> </ul> <h2>What is the Dead Cat Bounce in Forex Trading</h2> <p>The “dead cat bounce” is an “event” pattern that represents a temporary market rally (typically a bull trap) after significant declines, which is ultimately followed by a downtrend continuation.</p> <h3>Dead Cat Bounce Meaning</h3> <p>The term “dead cat bounce” or “DCB” originates from the <a href="https://www.britannica.com/money/dead-cat-bounce" target="_blank">financial proverb</a>, "Even a dead cat will bounce if it falls from a great height," implying that even a severe downtrend can experience a brief recovery.</p> <h3>Dead Cat Bounce Chart Pattern in Forex</h3> <p>In forex trading, the idiom may translate into a brief trend interruption that lacks the momentum to reverse, typically driven by profit-taking, as short-sellers buy initial positions at a discount.</p>   <p>The <a href="/en/trading-academy/technical-analysis/day-trading-chart-patterns/">continuation chart pattern</a> can mislead forex traders into believing that the worst of the selling is over and a full trend reversal is underway, akin to the popular buy low, sell high trading strategy. This lures them to take premature long positions only to face losses when the bearish downtrend resumes.</p> <h3>Dead Cat Bounce Phases in Forex</h3> <p>What makes dead cat bounces particularly relevant in forex markets is that they typically unfold in five distinct trading phases:</p>   <ul> <li><strong>Pre-Event Anticipation:</strong> Initial selling pressure builds before scheduled economic data releases or central bank announcements that traders anticipate will be negative.</li> <li><strong>Event-Driven Decline:</strong> The sharp price drop phase when negative data or events trigger algorithmic selling and stop-loss cascades, creating the initial decline.</li> <li><strong>Technical Rebound:</strong> The market recovery phase, which is driven primarily by short-covering, bargain-hunting, and oversold technical conditions rather than improvements in fundamentals.</li> <li><strong>Failed Recovery:</strong> The stalling and reversal at key resistance levels, which confirms the bounce, lacks sufficient momentum for a genuine trend change.</li> <li><strong>Trend Continuation:</strong> The resumption of the primary downtrend, often breaking below the previous low with renewed momentum.</li> </ul> <p><img alt="Dead Cat Bounce Chart (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/9287e926-d389-4d3e-b7e8-7a88990a053c/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-5-Phases-of-the-Dead-Cat-Bounce.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">5 Phases of the Dead Cat Bounce</p> <h2>Why Forex Traders Care About the DCB Price Pattern</h2> <p>During his extensive study, Bulkowski found that market crashes of over 15% were ultimately followed by a downtrend continuation 67% of the time in bull markets and 75% in bear markets.</p>   <p>His study also showed that the ‘dead cat’ typically averages a ‘bounce’ of approximately 28% of the prior decline in bull markets and 35% in bear markets before eventually restarting the bearish continuation pattern. He found that prices typically decline an additional 20-30% in equity markets after the short-term bullish pattern - the bounce - completes.</p>   <p>Let’s summarise these.</p> <p><img alt="Dead Cat Bounce Success Rate (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/08c78fe5-7141-41d0-a6c0-5b13e842161c/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-Bulkowski-DCB-Study-Statistics-in-Bull-and-Bear-Markets-Equities.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">Bulkowski DCB Study Statistics in Bull and Bear Markets (Equities)</p>   <p>While these percentages are derived from stock price studies, forex markets generally show similar pattern mechanics but with smaller percentage movements due to their higher liquidity and trading volumes.</p>   <p>The pattern manifests in forex through several common mechanisms:</p>   <ul> <li>Short covering market rallies when bearish traders lock in profits</li> <li>Value-hunting by traders seeking perceived bargains</li> <li>Technical rebounds from oversold indicator readings</li> <li>Algorithmic responses to extreme momentum conditions</li> <li>Institutional liquidity provision testing before major selling resumes</li> </ul>   <p>Understanding these mechanics provides the foundation for both identifying and trading this price action pattern effectively in currency markets.</p> <h2>How Does the Dead Cat Bounce Pattern Form in Forex Markets</h2> <p>The dead cat bounce pattern displays a distinct sequence in forex markets:</p>   <ol> <li><strong>Initial Drop:</strong> The pattern starts to form with an over 1% decline, often triggered by negative economic data, central bank surprises, or market shocks. Typically, it occurs within 1-5 trading sessions.</li> <li><strong>Panic Exhaustion:</strong> After the initial panic market sell-off, a temporary equilibrium develops as the most aggressive sellers have exited their positions, and short-term trading ensues due to oversold conditions. This selling exhaustion is critical to pattern formation and typically coincides with peak volume.</li> <li><strong>Recovery Phase:</strong> A retracement follows, typically between 23.6% and 38.2% of the preceding decline and rarely 50% (Bulkowski found a 28% average recovery). This market rally, known as the sucker's rally, is often driven by profit-taking from short positions, bargain-hunting, and algorithmic responses to oversold conditions.</li> <li><strong>Resistance:</strong> The recovery stalls and reverses at key resistance, especially previous supports flipped to resistance or significant moving averages. At times, the reversal takes place after a bull trap.</li> <li><strong>Momentum Failure:</strong> The bounce lacks follow-through from economic data or positive sentiment, the buying pressure weakens alongside volumes, and sellers return.</li> <li><strong>Downtrend Resumption:</strong> The bearish continuation pattern resumes the original downtrend and breaks below the previous low most of the time. This suggests that the dead cat bounce pattern often occurs during the early or middle stages of larger downtrends rather than at their conclusion.</li> </ol>   <p>These characteristics are similar to the inverse dead cat bounce pattern, with opposing properties. For example, the initial surge would still be event-based, but the drivers would be positive. Equally, the 'bounce', known as a "failure" at resistance, would not form at support. However, Bulkowski notes that surges are typically faster and retrace deeper, with full rotations also manifesting swiftly after the second upward move.</p> <p><img alt="Dead Cat Bounce Forex (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/dcc6ba27-d98d-4d61-8722-926153c84c66/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Formation-in-Forex-and-Its-Inverse.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">Dead Cat Bounce Formation in Forex and Its Inverse</p>   <p>Both trend continuation patterns display several defining characteristics that align with Bulkowski's statistical findings, providing traders with historically validated benchmarks for identifying and trading the dead cat bounce chart patterns in the forex markets.</p> <h2>What Causes a Dead Cat Bounce</h2> <p>While there is no universal cause behind DCB formations, even Bulkowski shows they typically manifest through a combination of event-driven catalysts and psychological and technical drivers.</p>   <ol> <li><strong>Macroeconomic Factors:</strong> Major economic data releases, central bank decisions, and global economic trends can serve as catalysts for both the initial sharp decline and the minor bounce.</li> <li><strong>Global Events:</strong> Random events like pandemics, wars, geopolitical developments, and structural problems in the financial markets can create an environment for DCB formations.</li> <li><strong>Psychological Factors:</strong> Market psychology plays a critical role in dead cat bounce formations as much as it does in any other patterns, with fear and greed often driving temporary recoveries during downward trends.</li> <li><strong>Technical Factors:</strong> Technical analysis signals, like oversold indicators and support levels, can trigger temporary bounces even when fundamental facrtors remain weak, especially due to algorithmic trading.</li> </ol>   <p>Let's explore the specifics behind each factor.</p> <h3>1. Macroeconomic Drivers</h3> <p>Every single trading day in forex brings an <a href="/en/trading-academy/forex/day-trade/">economic calendar</a> filled with news releases and macro events, with major events disturbing the markets. Understanding forex fundamental analysis is paramount.</p> <h4>Economic Data Impacts</h4> <p>Poor fundamental analysis data, such as low GDP prints or downgrades to projections, rising unemployment, and inflation misses, can lead to panic selling. For example, in December 2024, the euro experienced a 0.7% daily drop against the US dollar following a lower-than-expected inflation figure from the Eurozone.</p> <h4>Central Bank Policy Shifts</h4> <p>Unexpected interest rate decisions or dovish/hawkish surprises in post-monetary policy meeting press conferences can cause rapid price swings. An example would be the Swiss National Bank (SNB), which cut rates by 25 basis points in March 2024, becoming the first major central bank to start monetary easing after a rate hike cycle to 1.75%.</p> <h4>News Events Impact</h4> <p>When news diverges significantly from expectations, it can exaggerate price movement. For example, a poor Non-Farm Payroll (NFP) reading could crash the value of the US dollar.</p> <h3>2. Global Event Drivers</h3> <p>Unexpected global events carry a great risk of creating dead cat bounces.</p> <h4>Pandemic Effects</h4> <p>COVID-19 caused rapid currency devaluation, followed by short-term recoveries.</p> <h4>Geopolitical Events</h4> <p>Wars or trade disputes have historically triggered dead cat bounces, especially in emerging market currencies. An example is the Russian ruble crash following the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.</p> <h4>Flash Crashes</h4> <p>Though primarily seen in equities, flash crashes can also influence forex markets. For example, on January 3, 2019, Apple’s rare revenue warning triggered a global flight to safety during illiquid times as the market was still in holiday mode. The Japanese yen, a safe-haven currency, surged 3-4% in minutes against many currencies.</p> <h3>3. Psychological Drivers</h3> <h4>FOMO and Retail Optimism</h4> <p>If traders interpret the sharp declines as a chance to “buy the bottom” and ride the market rally, they are often driven by a fear of missing out (FOMO). This mindset can lead to hasty and miscalculated long entries, particularly among less experienced retail traders looking for a V-shaped market recovery.</p> <h4>Cognitive Biases in Trading Decisions</h4> <p>Traders who move their stop losses and maintain positions through the downturn might interpret the bounce as proof that their initial thesis was correct and that profits are just around the corner. Cognitive biases might push them to either hold onto their small losses or double down on the position.</p>   <p>Some cognitive biases are:</p>   <ul> <li><strong>Anchoring bias:</strong> Fixating on previous price levels</li> <li><strong>Confirmation bias:</strong> Seeking information that confirms existing positions</li> <li><strong>Recency bias:</strong> Overweighting recent price action</li> </ul> <h4>Emotional Relief Rally</h4> <p>After a sharp sell-off, a bounce can bring emotional relief but can be misrepresented as a <a href="/en/trading-academy/indicators-and-patterns/reversal-candlestick-patterns/">genuine reversal</a>. An old trader's proverb asks, "Are you long because you like the idea, or do you like the idea because you're long?“ Traders emotionally tied to their positions are more prone to misjudge the breadth of the bullish movement.</p> <h4>Crowd Mentality and Herd Behaviour</h4> <p>When swing low trading pushes the price up, more buyers might quickly follow, assuming a turnaround is on the cards. Herd behaviour adds artificial strength to the move, which collapses once major market participants resume selling.</p>   <p>The psychological stages often follow this pattern:</p>   <ol> <li><strong>Denial</strong> - initial drop</li> <li><strong>Fear</strong> - continued selling</li> <li><strong>Capitulation</strong> - final selling climax</li> <li><strong>Hope</strong> - initial bounce</li> <li><strong>Disappointment</strong> - failed recovery</li> </ol> <p><img alt="Dead Cat Bounce Pattern Emotional Stages (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/21259c5a-0354-4432-a95d-e92b45bcddf2/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-5-Psychological-Stages-of-the-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Pattern.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">5 Psychological Stages of the Dead Cat Bounce Pattern</p> <h3>4. Technical Drivers</h3> <h4>Oversold Conditions</h4> <p>After a significant drop, major forex pairs frequently reach extreme oversold levels on indicators like the RSI or Stochastic Oscillator. This situation can spark automated and manual trades that expect a technical rebound, even if the underlying fundamentals haven’t improved.</p> <h4>Support Level Reactions</h4> <p>Historical support zones, like previous month or even year low, or Fibonacci retracement levels, can act as temporary price floors. When price hits those areas, short-term trading can emerge purely from a technical standpoint.</p> <h4>Volume Spikes and Algorithmic Reactions</h4> <p>Unexpected spikes in trading volume, especially during low-liquidity periods, can amplify reversals and create a false sense of a lasting market recovery. Many trading algorithms are designed to respond to these volatility or volume spikes, which can lead to further price fluctuations.</p> <h4>Stop-Loss Clusters and Liquidity Hunts</h4> <p>As the market drops, sell-side liquidity builds around key technical levels, and a bounce may occur when large orders are triggered or cleared. The effect of this “liquidity vacuum” can cause prices to spike temporarily before resuming the trend.</p> <h2>How to Identify a Dead Cat Bounce (In Steps)</h2> <p>Dead cat bounce trading requires a systematic process that involves several steps and observes common recurring themes.</p> <h3>Step 1: Confirm a Significant Prior Downtrend</h3> <ul> <li>Verify a sharp price decline of at least 1% in major pairs (more in exotic pairs)</li> <li>Check that the decline occurred on above-average volume</li> <li>Ensure the drop happened within a compressed timeframe</li> </ul> <h3>Step 2: Look for Technical Rebound Signals</h3> <ul> <li>Monitor for price stabilisation after the sharp decline</li> <li>Watch for candlestick reversal patterns like hammers or bullish engulfing patterns</li> <li>Check for divergence between price and momentum (RSI)</li> </ul> <h3>Step 3: Analyse the Recovery's Technical Characteristics</h3> <ul> <li>Track the bounce progress against Fibonacci retracements (23.6%, 38.2%, max 50%)</li> <li>Measure the volume profile during the market recovery (should be declining)</li> <li>Compare the bounce momentum to the initial decline (should be weaker)</li> </ul> <h3>Step 4: Evaluate Resistance Interactions</h3> <ul> <li>Identify key resistance levels (previous support, moving averages, round numbers)</li> <li>Watch price action as it approaches these resistance levels</li> <li>Look for rejection patterns at resistance (<a href="/en/trading-academy/forex/using-candlestick-patterns-in-forex-day-trading/">shooting stars</a>, bearish engulfing patterns)</li> </ul> <h3>Step 5: Check for Continuation Signals</h3> <ul> <li>Monitor for renewed selling pressure after the bounce</li> <li>Confirm lower highs formation on multiple timeframes</li> <li>Verify the breakdown below short-term support established during the bounce</li> </ul> <h3>Step 6: Corroborate with Fundamental Context</h3> <ul> <li>Determine if the fundamental drivers behind the initial drop remain in place</li> <li>Check if any positive economic data or news emerged to justify a true reversal</li> <li>Assess market sentiment indicators for signs of continued bearishness</li> </ul> <h3>Step 7: Confirm Across Multiple Timeframes</h3> <ul> <li>Verify the pattern on at least three timeframes (e.g., 1-hour, 4-hour, and <a href="/en/trading-academy/forex/day-trade/">daily</a>)</li> <li>Ensure higher timeframes maintain a bearish structure despite the bounce</li> <li>Check that the bounce appears less significant on higher timeframes</li> </ul> <h2>Challenges and Tips on How to Spot a Dead Cat Bounce</h2> <p>Successfully identifying a dead cat bounce pattern while it's forming presents several challenges:</p> <ul> <li>Pattern confirmation only becomes definitive after the downtrend resumes</li> <li>News events can create temporary volatility that mimics or disrupts the pattern</li> <li>Multiple technical indicators may provide conflicting signals</li> <li>Market liquidity variations can alter the typical pattern development</li> <li>What appears to be a reversal on a lower timeframe may be noise on higher timeframes</li> </ul>   <p>To avoid misidentifying a true trend reversal as a dead cat bounce pattern, watch for:</p>   <ul> <li>Recovery that exceeds the 61.8% Fibonacci retracement level</li> <li>Volume that increases steadily throughout the recovery suggests a genuine reversal</li> <li>Price breaking above multiple significant resistance levels with confirmation signals</li> <li>Higher lows and higher highs forming on multiple timeframes</li> <li>Positive fundamental catalysts supporting the market recovery</li> </ul>   <p>By following this structured approach, forex traders can more accurately distinguish between temporary dead cat bounces and genuine market reversals, allowing for better trading decisions during volatile market conditions.</p> <h2>Examples of a Dead Cat Bounce in the Forex Market</h2> <h3>EUR/USD During COVID-19 (March 2020)</h3> <p>Macroeconomic shocks often cause a surge in demand for the US dollar. The risk of declining foreign trade drives entities outside the US to buy US dollars to service dollar-denominated debt, selling their currency in the process.</p>   <p>In March 2020, EUR/USD dropped from ~1.15 to ~1.1050 (a ~4% decline). A recovery toward ~1.1240 lasted four days before collapsing again to ~1.0650 (a total move of ~7.5%) – a classic dead cat bounce pattern.</p> <p><img alt="EURUSD Dead Cat Bounce Chart (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/232c4f06-4218-466d-9b4b-b45ad817675c/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-EURUSD-Covid-Crash-8H-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Chart.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">EURUSD Covid Crash, 8H Dead Cat Bounce Chart</p>   <p>Technical observations:</p> <ul> <li>The bounce failed exactly at the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement</li> <li>Volume during recovery dropped below the 20-period moving average</li> <li>RSI never broke above 50 during the recovery phase</li> </ul> <h3>GBP/USD Post-Brexit Vote (June 2016)</h3> <p>This example represents an "event-driven pattern," distinct from cyclical or economic-driven patterns.</p>   <ul> <li>Sharp decline from ~1.50 to ~1.32 in two sessions (a 12% crash)</li> <li>A second downtrend leg continued to ~1.29, forming a swing low</li> <li>Bounce occurred to ~1.3450, then a continued decline to ~1.20</li> <li>The bounce represented only a 23.6% retracement of the initial drop</li> </ul>   <p><strong>Psychological factor:</strong> The bounce resulted from "bargain hunting" after the historic drop, but fundamental Brexit concerns remained unresolved.</p> <p><img alt="GBPUSD Dead Cat Bounce Chart (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/835ed324-5803-4bcb-b178-c8adc78b1e03/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-GBPUSD-Brexit-Crash-8H-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Chart.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">GBPUSD Brexit Crash, 8H Dead Cat Bounce Chart</p> <h3>USD/JPY Following Bank of Japan NIRP Shock (January 2016)</h3> <ul> <li>Sharp drop from ~124.00 to ~117.00 (5% drop) due to a surprise monetary policy shift (negative interest rate policy)</li> <li>A temporary recovery following a drop from ~125.50</li> <li>Failed to sustain above ~121.00 and fell to ~100.00 (20% drop) over the following months</li> <li>The bounce was rejected near the 50-day moving average</li> </ul>   <p><strong>Central bank factor:</strong> Despite verbal intervention from Japanese officials concerned about yen strength, the fundamental policy shift proved more powerful.</p> <p><img alt="USDJPY Dead Cat Bounce Chart (ThinkMarkets)" src="/getmedia/203f708d-0a2c-47e7-8a9e-2c3033231b8f/Academy-Tech-analysis-Dead-Cat-USDJPY-NIRP-Crash-8H-Dead-Cat-Bounce-Chart.png" /></p>   <p style="text-align: center;">USDJPY NIRP Crash, 8H Dead Cat Bounce Chart</p> <h2>Lessons from Financial Crisis Recoveries</h2> <p>One of the main lessons from past stock market crashes is that not all recoveries are sustainable. Many currencies saw brief upswings in response to government bailouts or short-lived optimism, only to resume their downtrend once economic fundamentals failed to improve.</p> <h3>Duration Trends</h3> <p>Another lesson particularly relevant in forex trading than stock chart patterns is that, due to algorithmic trading and quicker information dissemination, the duration and smoothness of dead cat bounce patterns today tend to be briefer and sharper than in the past, especially when they are not driven by events that write history.</p>   <p>The modern dead cat bounce in forex markets tends to:</p>   <ul> <li>Resolve faster than historical patterns</li> <li>Show multiple smaller bounces rather than one large recovery</li> <li>Display higher correlation across related currency pairs</li> <li>Demonstrate greater sensitivity to headline news</li> </ul> <h3>Volume Analysis</h3> <p>Focusing in particular on the examples, all cases showed reduced volume on the recovery compared to the initial drop. This volume signature is one of the most reliable indicators of a dead cat bounce versus a genuine reversal.</p> <h2>Dead Cat Bounce vs. Other Market Phenomena</h2> <p>Here are the most common market patterns traders misidentify with a DCB, as well as their key differences.</p> <h3>Bear Market Rally</h3> <p>Bear market rallies represent larger-scale countertrend movements within primary bear markets, while dead cat bounce patterns are shorter-term technical reactions.</p>   <ul> <li>Longer-lasting (days to weeks)</li> <li>Often triggered by policy announcements</li> <li>May retrace more than 50% of the prior move</li> </ul> <h3>Short Squeeze</h3> <p>Short squeezes are driven by forced buying from traders covering short positions, creating more explosive and less predictable movements than typical dead cat bounces.</p>   <ul> <li>Driven by forced buying of shorts</li> <li>Typically sharper and faster</li> <li>May not be preceded by a major selloff</li> </ul> <h3>True Market Reversal</h3> <p>True reversals are accompanied by fundamental catalysts or sentiment shifts that support a genuine change in trend direction, rather than just technical factors.</p>   <ul> <li>Sustained rally backed by improving fundamentals or a sentiment shift</li> <li>Often supported by institutional buying</li> <li>Breaks higher highs and resistance levels</li> </ul> <h2>Conclusion</h2> <p>The dead cat bounce pattern – DCB – is an “event” pattern that deserves to be a part of every trader's playbook, as it offers both warnings and opportunities. As it forms after large market moves, it becomes a necessary trader tool for understanding how to avoid its deceptive behaviour, chasing prices and setting unrealistic expectations.</p>   <p>As one develops their forex trading approach, they can incorporate the DCB pattern recognition skills through deliberate practice. By focusing on multi-timeframe confirmation, volume analysis, and fundamental context rather than emotional responses to price movements, the odds of trading the DCB pattern can improve.</p>   <p>Remember that in forex markets, particularly, what appears to be a reversal is often merely a pause in the primary trend. And when that is the case, knowing a bounce from a reversal can make the difference between losing and winning trades.</p>

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