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Judas swingAdvanced
A false move early in a session that runs the opposite way to the day's real direction, trapping traders before reversing.
Simplified illustration, not real market data.
What it means
Typically price spikes up at the London or New York open, takes buyside liquidity, then reverses down for the rest of the session (or the mirror).
How to spot it
- An early session move into an obvious level, followed by a sharp reversal.
Common mistakes
- Labelling every early move a Judas swing in hindsight.
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