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Market Momentum Score (MMS) is a daily breadth indicator that measures the percentage of liquid Pokémon trading cards trading above their 30-day moving average. The metric focuses on cards meeting minimum liquidity thresholds, price requirements, and price history. MMS is calculated both as an overall market metric and broken down into 4 price tiers ($10-50, $50-100, $100-200, $200+), revealing where momentum is concentrated across different market segments.

The methodology for Market Momentum Score is outlined as follows: Eligible Universe: Includes English Pokémon trading cards meeting minimum liquidity thresholds, price requirements (≥ $1), and price history requirements (≥ 30 days). Excludes sealed products, graded cards, and non-English releases. Calculation: For each trading day, the MMS is calculated as the percentage of eligible cards with current market price above their 30-day simple moving average. Formula: (Cards Above 30d MA / Total Eligible Cards) × 100 Price Tiers: MMS is segmented into 4 mutually exclusive price tiers: • Tier 2 ($10-50): Mid-tier collectibles • Tier 3 ($50-100): High-end cards • Tier 4 ($100-200): Premium cards • Tier 5 ($200+): Ultra-premium Calculation Frequency: Updated daily based on TCGplayer market price data.

Market Momentum Score serves as a real-time breadth indicator for the Pokémon TCG market. By measuring the percentage of liquid cards in uptrends, MMS helps investors and collectors identify bullish or bearish market conditions, spot potential trend reversals, and gauge overall market health. High MMS readings suggest broad-based strength across the market, while low readings may indicate widespread weakness or correction phases.