Welcome to Lesson 6 of Forex Chart Formation Patterns. Today, we focus on the bullish pennant and bearish pennant patterns, two powerful continuation signals in trading.
The bullish pennant resembles the bull flag pattern, consisting of a strong upward move called the flagpole, followed by a consolidation phase known as the pennant. The pennant forms when support and resistance lines converge, squeezing price action before a breakout.
For a valid bull pennant, the consolidation should last no more than 30 sessions.
Watch for an upside breakout from the pennant. Enter the market after this breakout and target a profit equal to the height of the flagpole measured from the pennant base.
If the price breaks downward, disregard the pattern, as it signals a failed bullish setup.
The bearish pennant is the mirror image of the bullish version. It forms after a strong downward move and a tightening consolidation. The pennant is formed by converging support and resistance lines sloping toward each other.
Traders enter short positions when the price breaks below the pennant support. As with bullish setups, measure the height of the flagpole and apply it downward from the breakout point to determine the target.
Bullish and bearish pennants are essential tools in technical analysis for spotting trend continuations. They help traders ride strong market moves with structured setups and measurable price targets.
Recognizing these formations and confirming breakouts with volume and price action increases reliability.
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