Similar to rectangles, pennants are continuation chart patterns formed after strong moves. After a big upward or downward move, buyers or sellers usually pause to catch their breath before taking the pair further in the same direction. Because of this, the price usually consolidates and forms a tiny symmetrical triangle, which is called a pennant….
A rectangle is a chart pattern formed when the price is bounded by parallel support and resistance levels. A rectangle exhibits a period of consolidation or indecision between buyers and sellers as they take turns throwing punches but neither has dominated. The price will “test” the support and resistance levels several times before eventually breaking out. From there, the price could…
In a Wedge chart pattern, two trend lines converge. It means that the magnitude of price movement within the Wedge pattern is decreasing. Wedges signal a pause in the current trend. When you encounter this formation, it signals that forex traders are still deciding where to take the pair next. A Falling Wedge is a bullish chart pattern that takes place in an…
The head and shoulders chart pattern is a reversal pattern and most often seen in uptrends. Not only is “head and shoulders” known for trend reversals, but it’s also known for dandruff reversals as well. 😂 In this lesson, we’ll stick to talking about trend reversals and leave the topic of dandruff for another time. Head and Shoulders A…
When a double top or double bottom chart pattern appears, a trend reversal has begun. Let’s learn how to identify these chart patterns and trade them. Double Top A double top is a reversal pattern that is formed after there is an extended move up. The “tops” are peaks that are formed when the price hits a certain level…
By now you have an arsenal of weapons to use when you battle the market. In this lesson, you will add yet another weapon: CHART PATTERNS! Think of chart patterns as a land mine detector because, once you finish this lesson, you will be able to spot “explosions” on the charts before they even happen, potentially making you…
Many forex traders use technical indicators as part of their technical analysis toolbox. We’ve gone through the two types of technical indicators based on the timing of the signals they provide. Here’s a quick recap of what we discussed in the previous lessons: There are two types of indicators: leading and lagging. A leading indicator or an oscillator gives a signal before the new trend or…
So how do we spot a trend? The indicators that can do so have already been identified as MACD and moving averages. These indicators will spot trends once they have been established, at the expense of delayed entry. The bright side is that there’s less chance of being wrong. On GBP/USD’s daily chart above, we’ve put on the…
An oscillator is any object or data that moves back and forth between two points. In other words, it’s an item that is going to always fall somewhere between point A and point B. Think of when you hit the oscillating switch on your electric fan. Think of our technical indicators as either being “on” or “off”. More…
In the previous grade, popular chart indicators were discussed. We’ve already covered a lot of tools that can help you analyze potential trending and range-bound trade opportunities. Still doing great so far? Awesome! Let’s move on. Welcome to Grade 6! In this lesson, we’re going to streamline your use of these chart indicators. We want you…