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Bullish Flag and Bearish Flag chart pattern indicators

admin — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 23:18:50 +0000

General Description The flag-shaped pattern, as the name implies, resembles a flag that hangs on the top of a flagpole. The formation of the pattern usually occurs when the market is volatile and prices move rapidly, either on an uptrend or a downtrend. It’s a continuation pattern that indicates the current trend would resume after a period of consolidation. During the process, the price, after a series of narrow ranged fluctuations, forms a rectangle that’s slightly tilted in the opposite direction from the original trend. From the geometric point of view, the pattern is called a parallelogram. The flag-shaped price movement can be divided into two types: Bullish Flag and Bearish Flag. Bullish Flag After the market has undergone a steep surge, a downward sloping area is formed with a narrow price change. Two trend lines can be drawn by connecting the highs and lows of this area. These two lines are parallel, and in the opposite direction of the uptrend, as shown in the picture above. It’s the phase for buyers to take a break to regroup and recharge. The upper and lower parallel lines act as resistance and support respectively. After the pattern is broken to the upside, the price will continue the previous bull trend and move higher. From a trader’s perspective, entry points can either be after the price breaks through the upper trendline or at bottom of the flag, the latter gives the trader advantages to set up the position ahead of another upward trend. The length of the flagpole can be measured as a potential profit. Key points: · It usually occurs after a large-scale uptrend with a rapid price rise. · The volume is noticeably decreasing throughout the flag-forming process. · The flag pattern is a short-term pattern, the formation period generally does not exceed 20 trading days, oftentimes, each rally and pullback lasts three to four days. Traders should be cautious If a breakout does not happen after three weeks. It’s rare to see a flag pattern on a monthly chart. If the consolidation period is too long, it may form a top. · A volume spike at the breakout point serves as strong evidence to confirm the pattern. · Two trendlines are parallel to each other, unlike pennant, where two lines are converging. Advantages · Flag patterns can be used to explain major breakouts, and if the breakout is confirmed, a significant price rise is expected afterward. · It presents an attractive potential reward where a trader can enter a trade before the price takes off; it also comes with relatively low risk where the stop loss can be set at low points on the lower trendline. If comparing the length of the pole (potential profit) to the width of the flag (potential risk), the ratio can be lucrative. · It works on most of the time frames and chart types. · It’s known as one of the reliable continuation patterns. The pattern is not easy to recognize for a novice trader. We are proud to present you with our powerful tool, “Bullish Flag Chart Pattern Indicator”. It will automatically draw two trend lines of the Bullish Flag on the chart when the pattern is formed, so you can be informed and prepared when the opportunities come. Bearish Flag After the price falls sharply, it starts a choppy price movement to the upside known as the consolidation period. If we connect the highs and lows with a straight line, we will get a parallelogram that’s titled to the upper right, as shown in the picture above. This rectangular graph resembles the shape of a flag, and the sharp price decrease, is often called the “flagpole”. The formation of the bearish flag pattern reflects the situation where the sellers are willing to sell at a lower and lower price, and the buyers are actively searching for a bargain. This balance of power causes the price to bounce between upper and lower trendlines. After one party’s funds are exhausted, the direction of the trend will emerge again, here, there is a high probability that the future trend will continue to decline. Key points: · The bearish flag usually takes about 2 weeks to form, sometimes even longer. […]

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NinjaTrader NT8 Bearish Pennant Chart pattern indicator with alert

admin — Wed, 22 Jan 2020 02:51:46 +0000

This indicator will automatically detect Bearish Pennant chart pattern. It will draw two trend lines of the Bearish Pennant on chart when the pattern is formed. Features: Drawing Bearish Pennant chart pattern for both realtime and historical data. Adjustable length of pattern legs. Using different combination of parameters, you can easily identify […]

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Upside Gap Two Crows

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:56:03 +0000

The Upside Gap Two Crows is a rare, three-candle bearish reversal pattern that flashes at the peak of an aggressive uptrend. While standard two-candle patterns like the Bearish Engulfing are common, this specific setup provides a more nuanced, psychological look at a bull market losing its grip. Here is a deep technical breakdown of the […]

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Two Crows

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:50:57 +0000

The Two Crows is a relatively rare, three-candle bearish reversal pattern that signals a potential exhaustion of an uptrend. While often confused with its highly aggressive cousin, the Upside Gap Two Crows, the standard Two Crows pattern represents a distinct, multi-layered psychological shift from bullish dominance to bearish control. Here is a deep technical breakdown […]

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Thrusting pattern

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:49:46 +0000

The Thrusting Pattern is a two-candle bearish continuation sequence that often catches novice traders off guard. It frequently appears during established downtrends, masquerading briefly as a potential bullish reversal before confirming that sellers retain complete control of the market. Understanding its structural anatomy and the underlying order flow is essential for avoiding a classic “bull […]

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Three Outside Down candlestick pattern

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:47:41 +0000

The Three Outside Down is a powerful, three-candle bearish reversal pattern that signals a decisive shift in market regime. It represents an immediate, aggressive takeover by sellers following an established uptrend. Because it integrates both an engulfing signal and an immediate confirmation session, it is widely considered one of the most reliable candlestick formations for […]

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Three Inside Down candlestick pattern

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:45:28 +0000

The Three Inside Down is a highly reliable three-candle bearish reversal pattern that signals the exhaustion of an uptrend and the potential initiation of a downward move. Think of it as a confirmation mechanism: it takes a standard two-candle bearish Harami and adds a third definitive confirmation candle to prove the bears have actually taken […]

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Three Black Crows candlestick pattern

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:42:20 +0000

The Three Black Crows is a powerful, highly reliable three-candle bearish reversal pattern that signals a sharp shift in market control from the bulls to the bears. It typically appears at the peak of an extended uptrend or near major resistance levels, marking the definitive onset of a strong markdown phase. Unlike patterns that suggest […]

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ShootingStar candlestick pattern

admin — Sun, 26 Apr 2015 21:32:46 +0000

In technical analysis, few single-candle formations carry as much psychological weight as the Shooting Star. Positioned at the peak of an upward trend, this pattern acts as an early warning system, signaling that the bulls may finally be losing their grip on the market. Here is an in-depth breakdown of the mechanics, psychology, and trading […]

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