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Downtrend
Definition:
A downtrend is when the price action of a chart has an overall downward direction. Price action typically swings up and down during any given time frame, so a downtrend is a series of lower swing highs (peaks) and lower swing lows (valleys).
Background: The lifecycle of a trend is typically three to four swings (highs OR lows) in duration, or an accumulation of six to eight swings (highs AND lows combined).
Practical Use: Downtrends can help the technical analyst determine how and when to "buy" or "sell short," as well as how and when to "sell" or "buy to cover" existing positions.
