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Impulse

Wave 2

The first corrective wave in an impulse sequence. Wave 2 retraces a portion of Wave 1 but never retraces beyond its starting point. Common retracements are 50%-61.8% of Wave 1. Wave 2 corrections tend to be sharp (zigzags).

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