When a broken resistance later acts as support (or broken support acts as resistance). The idea is that traders who missed the break, or were trapped by it, react at the old level.
How traders use it: A breakout followed by a retest that holds the old level is a classic structure-based entry concept. See the hypothetical example on the technical examples page.
Common mistake: Assuming every retest will hold. A retest that closes back through the level is evidence the break failed.
Related: Retest · Breakout · Breaker block
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