What is All-Time High (ATH)?

All-Time High (ATH) refers to the absolute highest price point achieved by an asset, such as Bitcoin or any other cryptocurrency, since its inception or listing on an exchange. It represents the peak value recorded for that asset.

Significance

• Psychological Level: ATHs often act as significant psychological resistance levels. Breaking an ATH can signal strong bullish momentum.
• Performance Benchmark: It serves as a benchmark to measure an asset's peak performance and potential.
• Media Attention: Reaching new ATHs often attracts significant media coverage and public interest.

Context

ATH is specific to the trading pair and exchange. An asset might have different ATHs when paired against USD, BTC, or ETH, or on different exchanges due to price variations.

Related Terms

• All-Time Low (ATL)
• Bull Market
• Resistance (Implicit - uses existing Support_and_Resistance.md)
• Price Action