glossary

volatility contraction pattern (vcp)

Volatility contraction pattern (VCP): A base in which successive pullbacks get smaller and volume dries up, popularised by Mark Minervini as a sign that supply is being exhausted.

Conceptually close to Wyckoff's idea of supply drying up late in accumulation.

related

Base breakout · Squeeze

Part of the glossary. See also the Wyckoff method.