A pullback is a retracement within a move. A reversal suggests the market may be changing direction.
The difference depends on context, structure, and confirmation.
Don't close a position simply because price moves against you. Understand what that movement means within your trading model.
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Spot on. Distinguishing a pullback from a reversal is essential because panicking on a minor retracement usually leads to early exits, while holding too long through a true reversal destroys account equity.
In prop firm trading, misreading this difference is often what triggers daily loss limits or breaches trailing drawdowns. When price moves against your position, structured confirmation—such as market structure breaks or volume shifts—prevents emotional decision-making.
How do you personally confirm that a move is just a pullback rather than a complete trend reversal?
