Aug 29, 2025 · The distribution stage signals that a rotation is taking place as early buyers—those who bought during the accumulation stage—as well as later buyers may begin exiting the …

Apr 30, 2024 · The distribution phase follows the markup phase and signals the transition from a bull to bear market. During this phase, stock prices start to level off and decline as investor …

May 5, 2024 · The distribution phase begins as the markup phase ends and price enters another range period. The shares are being sold over a period of time—the opposite of accumulation.

Oct 9, 2025 · If an accumulation phase ends, a long position is warranted; a short position is possible if a distribution phase ends. After Wyckoff analysis and cycle phase recognition, we …

Apr 12, 2025 · The distribution phase in market cycles is a critical period where the proverbial tide turns, and the previously accumulated assets begin to be systematically sold off by those who …

Mar 28, 2025 · In technical analysis, a distribution phase refers to a period during which institutional investors, or “smart money,” begin to sell off their positions, transferring shares to …

A new market cycle may be formed when a new technological innovation or a change in market regulations disrupts existing market trends and creates new ones. The four phases of a market …

Apr 29, 2024 · Wyckoff’s distribution phase indicates that smart money is selling off its positions at inflated prices. The breakout below the range low confirms that the distribution process is …

A phase in the market cycle where the price consolidates after an uptrend, indicating that smart money or large investors may be selling off their positions to smaller, retail investors before a …

Sep 11, 2025 · There are four phases of market cycles: the accumulation phase, mark-up phase, distribution phase, and downturn phase. The first two phases could be considered mirror …