Chart Patterns

Classic multi-bar price structures — head and shoulders, double tops and bottoms, triangles, flags, wedges, and channels. Each guide explains how the pattern forms, what it signals, volume confirmation, and measured-move price targets.

  • Cup and Handle Pattern

    Cup and Handle is a bullish continuation pattern with a U-shaped base and a short handle; learn O'Neil's criteria, entries, and targets.

  • Double Bottom Pattern

    Double Bottom is a bullish reversal pattern formed by two lows at a similar level; learn its anatomy, entry strategies, and volume confirmation.

  • Double Top Pattern

    Double Top is a bearish reversal pattern formed by two peaks at a similar level; learn its anatomy, entries, stops, and volume confirmation.

  • Flag Pattern (Bear)

    A bear flag is a brief upward-drifting pause after a sharp decline; this guide covers the flagpole, volume signature, and half-mast price target.

  • Flag Pattern (Bull)

    A bull flag is a brief downward-drifting pause after a sharp rally; this guide covers the flagpole, volume signature, and half-mast price target.

  • Head and Shoulders

    Head and Shoulders is a bearish reversal pattern with three peaks and a neckline; learn its anatomy, trading strategies, and volume signals.

  • Head and Shoulders (Inverse)

    Inverse Head and Shoulders is a bullish reversal pattern with three troughs and a neckline; learn its anatomy, entries, and volume signals.

  • Price Channel (Ascending)

    An ascending price channel tracks an uptrend between two parallel, rising trendlines; this guide covers trading the channel and reading a breakout.

  • Price Channel (Descending)

    A descending price channel tracks a downtrend between two parallel, falling trendlines; this guide covers trading the channel and reading a breakout.

  • Triangle Pattern (Ascending)

    Ascending Triangle is a bullish continuation pattern with flat resistance and rising support; learn its anatomy, entries, and volume signals.

  • Triangle Pattern (Descending)

    A descending triangle pairs flat support with a falling resistance line; it usually signals trend continuation lower once support finally breaks.

  • Triple Bottom Pattern

    Triple Bottom is a bullish reversal pattern with three lows at a similar level and two intervening peaks; learn its anatomy and trading rules.

  • Triple Top Pattern

    Triple Top is a bearish reversal pattern with three highs at a similar level and two intervening lows; learn its anatomy and trading rules.

  • Wedge Pattern (Falling)

    A falling wedge has two downward-sloping, converging trendlines and is typically bullish; this guide covers formation, targets, and volume signals.

  • Wedge Pattern (Rising)

    A rising wedge has two upward-sloping, converging trendlines and is typically bearish; this guide covers formation, targets, and volume signals.