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Fibonacci Retracement

technical analysis
Definition
A technical analysis tool that uses horizontal lines at key Fibonacci ratios (23.6%, 38.2%, 50%, 61.8%) to identify potential support and resistance levels.

Explanation

Fibonacci retracements are based on the mathematical Fibonacci sequence where each number is the sum of the two preceding numbers. The key ratios (23.6%, 38.2%, 61.8%) represent the mathematical relationships between numbers in the sequence. Traders draw Fibonacci retracements between a significant low and high (or vice versa) to identify where pullbacks might find support. The 61.8% level (the 'golden ratio') is considered the most significant. While lacking theoretical justification, Fibonacci levels work partly because enough traders watch them, creating self-fulfilling prophecy effects.

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