Descending Triangle Pattern
The descending triangle is typically a bearish continuation pattern characterized by a flat lower support line and a downward-sloping resistance line. It shows sellers becoming more aggressive while buyers hold a fixed support level.
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Key Characteristics
Trading Tips
- ✓Enter on breakdown below support with volume
- ✓Stop-loss above the last swing high
- ✓Target is pattern height subtracted from breakdown point
- ✓Be prepared for false breakdowns
Signal Strength & Reliability
Descending triangles usually break downward, but not always. The pattern is most reliable when it appears during a downtrend as a continuation pattern. Upward breaks can occur and should be traded accordingly.
Descending Triangle FAQs
Common questions about the descending triangle pattern
While descending triangles typically break downward, they can break in either direction. The pattern is more reliable as a bearish continuation in an existing downtrend. Always wait for actual price action confirmation.
For a downward break, traders often enter short when price closes below support with increased volume, with a stop-loss above the recent swing high. Target is the pattern height (measured at widest point) projected down from the breakdown.
In a descending triangle, one line is horizontal (support). In a falling wedge, both lines slope downward (converging). Falling wedges are typically bullish reversal patterns, while descending triangles are typically bearish continuation.
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