Definition
Price that moves back and forth in quick, uneven swings without going anywhere in particular.
The story
On a choppy day, NQ (E-mini Nasdaq-100 futures) might rise 100 points, drop 120, rise 90, then finish near where it started. Many chart-based traders find these days the hardest, because moves that look like breakouts can quickly reverse.
Why you'll see it
Commentary calls a session choppy when markets swing without a clear direction, often while waiting on news.
Connects to
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