Descending Triangle Pattern
A bearish continuation pattern with flat support and descending resistance, indicating sellers becoming more aggressive.
Quick Answer
A bearish continuation pattern with flat support and descending resistance, indicating sellers becoming more aggressive.
What Is the Descending Triangle Pattern?
The Descending Triangle is typically a bearish continuation pattern that forms during a downtrend. It features a horizontal support line at the bottom and a descending resistance line at the top. Each rally makes a lower high, showing increasing selling pressure. The pattern usually breaks downward.
How the Descending Triangle Forms
- 1Price reaches a support level multiple times
- 2Each rally makes a lower high
- 3Resistance line slopes downward toward support
- 4Volume typically decreases as pattern forms
How to Confirm the Pattern
Price Target Calculation
Measure the height of the triangle at its widest point and project downward from the breakdown.
Best Timeframes for Descending Triangle
How to Trade the Descending Triangle
- →Trade breakdowns in downtrends
- →Set continuation trade targets
- →Identify distribution phases
- →Time short entries near resistance line
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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