Chart patterns
Chart patterns, explained
How to spot each pattern, what proves it wrong and the mistakes beginners make. No promises, just clear structure.
- ReversalHead and ShouldersA head and shoulders is a reversal pattern that can form after an uptrend.
- ReversalInverse Head and ShouldersAn inverse head and shoulders is the mirror image of the classic pattern.
- ReversalDouble TopA double top is a reversal pattern in which price makes two peaks at roughly the same level, fails to move higher and then breaks below the low between them.
- ReversalDouble BottomA double bottom is a reversal pattern in which price tests the same low twice, then rises above the high between them.
- ContinuationAscending TriangleAn ascending triangle has a flat resistance line on top and a rising support line below.
- ContinuationDescending TriangleA descending triangle has a flat support line at the bottom and a falling resistance line above.
- ContinuationBull FlagA bull flag is a short pause after a sharp rise.
- ContinuationBear FlagA bear flag is a short pause after a sharp fall.
- ReversalRising WedgeA rising wedge has two upward-sloping lines that converge, with the lower line steeper.
- ReversalFalling WedgeA falling wedge has two downward-sloping lines that converge, with the upper line steeper.
- ContinuationCup and HandleA cup and handle is a bullish continuation pattern.
- Core conceptSupport and ResistanceSupport is a price area where buying has repeatedly slowed or reversed a decline.
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