When stocks such as Palantir, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, or platforms like Coinbase plunge unexpectedly, do you rush in to buy the dip or pause and assess?
When prominent market leaders retreat sharply, how can you tell whether a real buying chance is emerging or the decline is still in force?
In this guide I contrast a trend‑following momentum playbook with a value‑centric approach that targets weakness. I also demonstrate how technical analysis blends leading and lagging signals. Using Alaska Air Group (ALK) as a classic bottom example, I point out the signs that downside momentum is weakening, support zones are taking shape, and accumulation may be beginning. Then I apply the same checklist to Palantir, Bitcoin and Coinbase, highlighting the missing pieces that keep those charts from confirming a true bottom. Tools such as support markers, momentum oscillators, retracement levels, custom scans and alert systems help investors stay disciplined during volatile pullbacks.
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