BusinessAugust 21, 2026
overbought
OH-ver-bawt
Definition
A condition in technical market analysis where an asset's price has risen significantly in a short period, suggesting it may be overpriced and due for a price decline or correction.
Etymology
The term is a compound of the prefix 'over-' (meaning excessive) and 'bought' (the past participle of 'buy'). It originated in 20th-century financial jargon to describe market trends where buying pressure has exhausted the potential for further immediate price increases.
In the news
The article uses the term to describe Bitcoin's recent rapid surge toward $80,000, signaling that while the price is high, it may face downward pressure because investors may soon take profits.
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