"Buying the dip" (BTD) is a market-timing strategy where investors purchase assets after a price decline, betting that the drop is temporary and the overall upward trend will resume. While it sounds simple—"buy low, sell high"—executing it effectively requires distinguishing a healthy "dip" from a "falling knife" (a sustained crash).

Traders wait for a price drop (often 5%–10% or more) and enter a "long" position, aiming to profit when the price rebounds.

Professional traders rarely buy blindly; they use technical indicators to find high-probability entry points:

It works best in established bull markets where the underlying fundamentals of the asset remain strong despite the price drop. Key Tools for Identifying a "Dip"

Historical price levels where buyers have stepped in previously act as "floors" for current dips. The Main Risks How to Buy the Dip Like a Pro | AvaTrade Guide

A reading below 30 suggests an asset is "oversold" and may be due for a bounce.