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downtrend

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[doun-trend] / ˈdaʊnˌtrɛnd /

noun

  1. a downward or decreasing tendency, movement, or shift.

    a downtrend in gasoline consumption; a downtrend in stock prices.


Etymology

Origin of downtrend

First recorded in 1925–30; down 1 + trend

Example Sentences

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That reversal sparked a bullish three white soldiers pattern, a three-week formation that often signals strengthening buyer control and a potential transition from a downtrend into a new uptrend.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Some analysts say it could be the sign of a prolonged downtrend, according to CryptoQuant in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 19, 2026

Micron stock bucked a downtrend to rally on Tuesday, but like other big tech names it remains vulnerable to worries over rising bond yields.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

Notice the break above a short term downtrend on the ratio chart against the S&P 500, which is another good sign of returning animal spirits.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

But investors shouldn’t be too quick to view Monday’s rally as a sign that software’s downtrend was ending.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

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