support level

American  

noun

Stock Exchange.

1. a minimum price below which a specific stock is not supposed to fall, as because of the stock's inherent worth.

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Etymology

Origin of support level

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

A strategist notes that the sector is once again testing a technical support level, which increases the likelihood that it will break that support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 9, 2026

Bitcoin was holding above the $60,000 support level while meeting resistance at $70,000, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

After sliding to its lowest level since 2022, the greenback lately has been clinging to a critical support level dating back to 2008.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 29, 2026

“Traders are closely monitoring the critical $80,000 support level for Bitcoin, with most…anticipating a breach and predicting a potential decline to the $65,000-$74,000 range,” wrote market analysts at crypto exchange Binance.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

Holding above that long-term support level would be considered a positive sign for bitcoin, Stockton said.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 1, 2025