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## The Distribution Process (Part 4, Ch.13)

The distribution process is the systematic transfer of positions from professionals to late-arriving retail buyers. Key characteristics:

- **Declining volume** throughout Phase B — similar to accumulation, but for the opposite reason: professionals have placed most of their sell orders.
- **Lower highs** during tests — each test of the resistance zone makes a slightly lower high, indicating buyers are unable to push price as high as before.
- **Ice defense:** Professional traders defend the lower boundary (Ice) with buying pressure to prevent premature breakdown.
- **Final test before markdown:** The UTAD (if it occurs) is the professional's final opportunity to verify the path of resistance downwards is clear. After a successful UTAD and test, the markdown is ready.

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wyckoff research, unconcluding as always. 2026-10-05 21:58:23 -04:00			`## The Distribution Process (Part 4, Ch.13)`

			`The distribution process is the systematic transfer of positions from professionals to late-arriving retail buyers. Key characteristics:`

			`- Declining volume throughout Phase B — similar to accumulation, but for the opposite reason: professionals have placed most of their sell orders.`
			`- Lower highs during tests — each test of the resistance zone makes a slightly lower high, indicating buyers are unable to push price as high as before.`
			`- Ice defense: Professional traders defend the lower boundary (Ice) with buying pressure to prevent premature breakdown.`
			`- Final test before markdown: The UTAD (if it occurs) is the professional's final opportunity to verify the path of resistance downwards is clear. After a successful UTAD and test, the markdown is ready.`

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