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Learning path Bronze Understand and protect

Impulse

Fast directional price move: wide candles, often with elevated volume — the trend's expansion phase.

Who it's for — Anyone who confuses slow drift with strong trend. Impulse signals directional acceleration — useful for context, risky to chase without a plan.

An impulse is a price segment that moves quickly in one direction with wide candles and clear progress. It is the expansion phase alternating with corrections in a trend.

In simple terms — Few bars, large distance, little hesitation. After impulse the market often slows (correction).

Anatomy of an Impulse Fast & Violent Slow & Weak
Impulse (left): fast directional move. Correction (right): slower pace.

Typical characteristics

Signal Impulse Not impulse
Speed Few bars, large range Many bars, little progress
Candles Wide bodies, contained wicks Small bodies, overlap
Volume Often rising Often flat or falling
Counter-move Brief pullbacks absorbed Sustained counter-trend

Common mistake — Market entry at impulse extension without invalidation: risk/reward worsens; prefer plan on correction or confirmed breakout.

Summary

  • Function: Move price between levels quickly.
  • Context: Impulse → correction → impulse = healthy trend.
  • Volume: Confirm with trading volume.

Bronze path — Module: How price moves. Next: Correction. Index: Bronze path.