Death Cross
A crossover resulting from a security's long-term moving average breaking above its short-term moving average or support level.
Investopedia Commentary
As long-term indicators carry more weight, this trend indicates a bear market on the horizon and is reinforced by high trading volumes. Additionally, the long-term moving average becomes the new resistance level in the rising market.
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See also: Bear, Bull, Crossover, Golden Cross, Indicator, Long-Term, Moving Average, Moving Average Chart, Resistance, Short-Term, Support, Technical Analysis, Volume