The Upthrust is the distribution equivalent of the Spring. Price spikes above resistance to trap buyers, then reverses sharply as smart money distributes.
Indicators Used
Volume AnalysisDistribution Range
Rules
📉 Upthrust Short
- Identify distribution range (Phase A-C)
- Price breaks above range resistance (Upthrust)
- Volume may be high but no follow-through
- Price falls back into range quickly
- Enter short on failure candle
- Target: Bottom of range, then markdown