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Chart Patterns
Learn chart patterns—from flags, triangles, and head-and-shoulders to Wyckoff and VCP—how each forms, what confirmation means, and how to plan entries, stops, and targets.
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Most Popular Chart Patterns
Overview of widely traded patterns, confirmation rules, and how to prioritize what to learn first.
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Wyckoff Accumulation Explained
Wyckoff accumulation phases, springs, and how to read volume during a base.
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Wyckoff Distribution Explained
Distribution phases, upthrusts, and volume clues at market tops.
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Wedge Patterns Explained
Rising versus falling wedges, identification rules, and breakout trading basics.
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Rising Wedge Pattern Explained
How rising wedges form, why they often resolve lower, and how to trade the breakdown.
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Falling Wedge Pattern Explained
Falling wedge structure, bullish bias, and breakout trading rules.
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Broadening Patterns Explained
Megaphone structure, bullish and bearish contexts, and trading the range extremes.
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Head and Shoulders Pattern Explained
Classic topping structure, neckline rules, and how to trade the breakdown.
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Inverse Head and Shoulders Pattern Explained
Bottoming structure, neckline breakout rules, and measured-move targeting.
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Symmetrical Triangle Pattern Explained
Neutral triangle structure, breakout confirmation, and measured-move math.
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Ascending Triangle Pattern Explained
Flat top, rising bottom, and how to trade the upside breakout.
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Descending Triangle Pattern Explained
Flat bottom, falling highs, and how to trade the breakdown.
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Cup and Handle Pattern Explained
Cup depth, handle characteristics, and breakout confirmation for swing entries.
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Rounding Bottom Pattern Explained
Saucer shape, volume profile, and how to trade the neckline break.
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Rounding Top Pattern Explained
Inverted saucer shape, volume clues, and trading the neckline breakdown.
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V Bottom Pattern Explained
Capitulation selloff, V-shaped recovery, and how to trade without catching the falling knife.
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V Top Pattern Explained
Blow-off rally, V-shaped peak, and rules for trading the rollover.
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W Bottom Pattern Explained
Two lows, middle peak, neckline break, and measured-move targeting.
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Double Top Pattern Explained
Twin peaks, neckline support, and breakdown confirmation rules.
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Double Bottom Pattern Explained
Twin lows, neckline resistance, and breakout confirmation for long entries.
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Triple Top Pattern Explained
Three peaks at resistance, support break, and measured-move math.
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Triple Bottom Pattern Explained
Three lows at support, neckline break, and measured-move targeting.
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Pennant Pattern Explained
Pole and pennant structure, short consolidation, and continuation breakout rules.
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Bull Flag Pattern Explained
Pole, flag channel, and bullish continuation breakout mechanics.
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Bear Flag Pattern Explained
Pole, flag rally, and bearish continuation breakdown mechanics.
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Volatility Contraction Pattern (VCP) Explained
Contracting swings, volume dry-up, and pivot buy points for growth breakouts.
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