We’ve looked at reversal patterns (head and shoulders pattern and inverse head and shoulders pattern). In this lesson, we cover continuation patterns, specifically the symmetrical triangle pattern.

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Triangle pattern trading is a strategy many day traders use to enter and exit their positions with confidence as prices stabilize. Triangles are a continuation pattern, meaning they’re not marked by a ...

Ascending triangle is a bullish continuation pattern, typically regarded as a healthy correction for long-term market trends. Recognising the pattern and breakout can aid a trader in looking for good ...

Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). Shannon Fagan/Getty Images A continuation pattern indicates a brief pause in a ...