How Do I Know If This Breakout Is Fake?
Fake vs real breakout — OI down moves, volume, hold time, call writing traps.
Quick Answer
Fake: **price up + OI down** (covering), low volume, no 15–30 min hold. Real: OI adds with volume, retest holds.
Signals
- Fake = covering pop
- Fake = into call wall rejection
- Real = call LB + volume
- Real = retest support
- Fake = lunch spike
Practice
Frequently Asked Questions
- Should I act on this answer alone?
- Use it as immediate context, then confirm on the live option chain and OI tools before sizing a trade.
Key Takeaways
- OI down + up = suspect.
- Hold time matters.
- Walls trap buyers on range days.
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