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Trend Indicator PatternsTrend Indicator patterns include 40 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.40 entries

ADX Bullish CrossoverBullish
DI crosses above -DI, signaling bullish trend momentum.
Entry
Enter long on +DI/-DI crossover with ADX rising.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or use ADX as trailing stop.
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ADX Bearish CrossoverBearish
DI crosses above +DI, signaling bearish trend momentum.
Entry
Enter short on -DI/+DI crossover with ADX rising.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or use ADX as trailing stop.
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ADX Bullish Strong TrendBullish
ADX above 25 with +DI above -DI indicates a strong uptrend.
Entry
Enter long on pullback to support or trend continuation.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or use ADX as trailing stop.
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ADX Bearish Strong TrendBearish
ADX above 25 with -DI above +DI indicates a strong downtrend.
Entry
Enter short on rally to resistance or trend continuation.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or use ADX as trailing stop.
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EMA Bullish CrossoverBullish
Fast EMA crosses above slow EMA, signaling bullish trend (custom periods).
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first pullback to fast EMA.
Stop
Stop below slow EMA or recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or use slow EMA as trailing stop.
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EMA Bearish CrossoverBearish
Fast EMA crosses below slow EMA, signaling bearish trend (custom periods).
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first rally to fast EMA.
Stop
Stop above slow EMA or recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or use slow EMA as trailing stop.
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EMA SupportBullish
Price pulls back to EMA and bounces up, EMA acts as dynamic support (custom period).
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at EMA support.
Stop
Stop below EMA or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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EMA ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to EMA and gets rejected down, EMA acts as dynamic resistance (custom period).
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at EMA resistance.
Stop
Stop above EMA or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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EMA 9 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to EMA 9 and bounces up, EMA 9 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at EMA 9 support.
Stop
Stop below EMA 9 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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EMA 9 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to EMA 9 and gets rejected down, EMA 9 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at EMA 9 resistance.
Stop
Stop above EMA 9 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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EMA 21 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to EMA 21 and bounces up, EMA 21 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at EMA 21 support.
Stop
Stop below EMA 21 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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EMA 21 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to EMA 21 and gets rejected down, EMA 21 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at EMA 21 resistance.
Stop
Stop above EMA 21 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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EMA 50 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to EMA 50 and bounces up, EMA 50 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at EMA 50 support.
Stop
Stop below EMA 50 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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EMA 50 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to EMA 50 and gets rejected down, EMA 50 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at EMA 50 resistance.
Stop
Stop above EMA 50 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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EMA 9/21 Bullish CrossoverBullish
EMA 9 crosses above EMA 21, signaling short-term bullish momentum.
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first pullback to EMA 9.
Stop
Stop below EMA 21 or recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or use EMA 21 as trailing stop.
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EMA 9/21 Bearish CrossoverBearish
EMA 9 crosses below EMA 21, signaling short-term bearish momentum.
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first rally to EMA 9.
Stop
Stop above EMA 21 or recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or use EMA 21 as trailing stop.
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MACD Bullish CrossoverBullish
MACD line crosses above signal line, signaling bullish momentum.
Entry
Enter on crossover with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or histogram expansion.
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MACD Bearish CrossoverBearish
MACD line crosses below signal line, signaling bearish momentum.
Entry
Enter on crossover with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or histogram expansion.
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MACD Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while MACD makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or MACD zero line.
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MACD Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while MACD makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or MACD zero line.
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MACD Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while MACD makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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MACD Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while MACD makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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MACD Zero Line Cross UpBullish
MACD crosses above zero line, confirming bullish momentum.
Entry
Enter long on zero line cross with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or histogram peak.
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MACD Zero Line Cross DownBearish
MACD crosses below zero line, confirming bearish momentum.
Entry
Enter short on zero line cross with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or histogram trough.
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Parabolic SAR Bullish FlipBullish
Parabolic SAR flips from above to below price, signaling bullish trend.
Entry
Enter long on SAR flip with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop at SAR level (trailing).
Target
Target next resistance or use SAR as trailing stop.
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Parabolic SAR Bearish FlipBearish
Parabolic SAR flips from below to above price, signaling bearish trend.
Entry
Enter short on SAR flip with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop at SAR level (trailing).
Target
Target next support or use SAR as trailing stop.
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SMA Bullish CrossoverBullish
Fast SMA crosses above slow SMA, signaling bullish trend (custom periods).
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first pullback to fast SMA.
Stop
Stop below slow SMA or recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or use slow SMA as trailing stop.
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SMA Bearish CrossoverBearish
Fast SMA crosses below slow SMA, signaling bearish trend (custom periods).
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first rally to fast SMA.
Stop
Stop above slow SMA or recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or use slow SMA as trailing stop.
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SMA SupportBullish
Price pulls back to SMA and bounces up, SMA acts as dynamic support (custom period).
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at SMA support.
Stop
Stop below SMA or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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SMA ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to SMA and gets rejected down, SMA acts as dynamic resistance (custom period).
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at SMA resistance.
Stop
Stop above SMA or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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SMA 20 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to SMA 20 and bounces up, SMA 20 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at SMA 20 support.
Stop
Stop below SMA 20 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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SMA 20 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to SMA 20 and gets rejected down, SMA 20 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at SMA 20 resistance.
Stop
Stop above SMA 20 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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SMA 50 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to SMA 50 and bounces up, SMA 50 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at SMA 50 support.
Stop
Stop below SMA 50 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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SMA 50 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to SMA 50 and gets rejected down, SMA 50 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at SMA 50 resistance.
Stop
Stop above SMA 50 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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SMA 100 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to SMA 100 and bounces up, SMA 100 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at SMA 100 support.
Stop
Stop below SMA 100 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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SMA 100 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to SMA 100 and gets rejected down, SMA 100 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at SMA 100 resistance.
Stop
Stop above SMA 100 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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SMA 200 SupportBullish
Price pulls back to SMA 200 and bounces up, SMA 200 acts as dynamic support.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at SMA 200 support.
Stop
Stop below SMA 200 or recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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SMA 200 ResistanceBearish
Price rallies to SMA 200 and gets rejected down, SMA 200 acts as dynamic resistance.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at SMA 200 resistance.
Stop
Stop above SMA 200 or recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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Golden CrossBullish
SMA 50 crosses above SMA 200, signaling major bullish trend reversal.
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first pullback to SMA 50.
Stop
Stop below SMA 200 or recent swing low.
Target
Target next major resistance or use SMA 50 as trailing stop.
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Death CrossBearish
SMA 50 crosses below SMA 200, signaling major bearish trend reversal.
Entry
Enter after crossover confirmation or first rally to SMA 50.
Stop
Stop above SMA 200 or recent swing high.
Target
Target next major support or use SMA 50 as trailing stop.
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Candlestick PatternsCandlestick patterns describe single-candle and multi-candle price action formations used to read rejection, indecision, momentum, and potential reversal points.37 entries

HammerBullish
A bullish reversal pattern with a small body and long lower wick, appearing after a downtrend.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above hammer high.
Stop
Stop below the hammer low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Inverted HammerBullish
A bullish reversal pattern with a small body and long upper wick, appearing after a downtrend.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above inverted hammer high.
Stop
Stop below the pattern low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Dragonfly DojiBullish
A bullish reversal doji with a long lower shadow and no upper shadow.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above dragonfly high.
Stop
Stop below the dragonfly low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Bullish EngulfingBullish
A two-candle pattern where a large bullish candle completely engulfs the previous bearish candle.
Entry
Enter on close of engulfing candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the engulfing candle low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or measured move.
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Tweezer BottomsBullish
Two candles with matching lows at the end of a downtrend, signaling reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above tweezer high.
Stop
Stop below the tweezer lows.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Piercing LineBullish
A two-candle bullish reversal where the second candle opens below and closes above the midpoint of the first.
Entry
Enter on close of piercing candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the pattern low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or measured move.
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Bullish HaramiBullish
A small bullish candle contained within the body of the previous large bearish candle.
Entry
Enter on breakout above harami high with confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the harami low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Bullish Harami CrossBullish
A doji contained within the body of the previous large bearish candle.
Entry
Enter on breakout above harami cross high with confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the pattern low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Matching LowBullish
Two bearish candles with the same low price, suggesting support and potential reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above pattern high.
Stop
Stop below the matching lows.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Morning StarBullish
A three-candle bullish reversal with a bearish candle, small-bodied candle, and bullish candle.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the middle candle low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or measured move.
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Three White SoldiersBullish
Three consecutive long bullish candles with higher closes, indicating strong buying pressure.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle or pullback entry.
Stop
Stop below the first soldier low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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Three Inside UpBullish
A three-candle bullish reversal starting with a harami pattern followed by confirmation.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle breaking above pattern high.
Stop
Stop below the pattern low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Three Outside UpBullish
A three-candle bullish reversal starting with an engulfing pattern followed by confirmation.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle confirming direction.
Stop
Stop below the engulfing candle low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or measured move.
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Ladder BottomBullish
A five-candle bullish reversal pattern appearing at the end of a downtrend.
Entry
Enter on close of fifth candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the pattern low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Hanging ManBearish
A bearish reversal pattern with a small body and long lower wick, appearing after an uptrend.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below hanging man low.
Stop
Stop above the hanging man high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Shooting StarBearish
A bearish reversal pattern with a small body and long upper wick, appearing after an uptrend.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below shooting star low.
Stop
Stop above the shooting star high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Gravestone DojiBearish
A bearish reversal doji with a long upper shadow and no lower shadow.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below gravestone low.
Stop
Stop above the gravestone high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Bearish EngulfingBearish
A two-candle pattern where a large bearish candle completely engulfs the previous bullish candle.
Entry
Enter on close of engulfing candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the engulfing candle high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or measured move.
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Tweezer TopsBearish
Two candles with matching highs at the end of an uptrend, signaling reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below tweezer low.
Stop
Stop above the tweezer highs.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Dark Cloud CoverBearish
A two-candle bearish reversal where the second candle opens above and closes below the midpoint of the first.
Entry
Enter on close of dark cloud candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the pattern high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or measured move.
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Bearish HaramiBearish
A small bearish candle contained within the body of the previous large bullish candle.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below harami low with confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the harami high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Bearish Harami CrossBearish
A doji contained within the body of the previous large bullish candle.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below harami cross low with confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the pattern high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Matching HighBearish
Two bullish candles with the same high price, suggesting resistance and potential reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below pattern low.
Stop
Stop above the matching highs.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Evening StarBearish
A three-candle bearish reversal with a bullish candle, small-bodied candle, and bearish candle.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle or next candle confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the middle candle high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or measured move.
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Three Black CrowsBearish
Three consecutive long bearish candles with lower closes, indicating strong selling pressure.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle or rally entry.
Stop
Stop above the first crow high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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Three Inside DownBearish
A three-candle bearish reversal starting with a harami pattern followed by confirmation.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle breaking below pattern low.
Stop
Stop above the pattern high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Three Outside DownBearish
A three-candle bearish reversal starting with an engulfing pattern followed by confirmation.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle confirming direction.
Stop
Stop above the engulfing candle high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or measured move.
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Advance BlockBearish
Three bullish candles with diminishing bodies, signaling weakening momentum and potential reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the pattern high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Common DojiNeutral
A candle with nearly equal open and close, indicating market indecision.
Entry
Wait for confirmation candle to determine direction.
Stop
Stop beyond doji high or low depending on direction.
Target
Target based on confirmed direction and nearby S/R levels.
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Bullish DojiBullish
A doji appearing after a downtrend, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above doji high.
Stop
Stop below doji low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Bearish DojiBearish
A doji appearing after an uptrend, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below doji low.
Stop
Stop above doji high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Bullish Long-Legged DojiBullish
A long-legged doji after a downtrend, showing rejection of lower prices.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above doji high.
Stop
Stop below doji low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Bearish Long-Legged DojiBearish
A long-legged doji after an uptrend, showing rejection of higher prices.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below doji low.
Stop
Stop above doji high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Bullish Spinning TopBullish
A spinning top after a downtrend, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation above pattern high.
Stop
Stop below pattern low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Bearish Spinning TopBearish
A spinning top after an uptrend, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation below pattern low.
Stop
Stop above pattern high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Bullish MarubozuBullish
A bullish candle with no shadows, indicating strong buying pressure and conviction.
Entry
Enter on close or pullback to marubozu midpoint.
Stop
Stop below the marubozu low.
Target
Target marubozu range projection or prior resistance.
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Bearish MarubozuBearish
A bearish candle with no shadows, indicating strong selling pressure and conviction.
Entry
Enter on close or rally to marubozu midpoint.
Stop
Stop above the marubozu high.
Target
Target marubozu range projection or prior support.
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Support Resistance Indicator PatternsSupport Resistance Indicator patterns include 34 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.34 entries

Fib 38.2% SupportBullish
Price bounces off 38.2% Fibonacci retracement support level in strong trend.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 38.2% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib 38.2% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 38.2% Fibonacci retracement resistance level in strong trend.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 38.2% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib 50% SupportBullish
Price bounces off 50% Fibonacci retracement support level (psychological midpoint).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 50% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib 50% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 50% Fibonacci retracement resistance level (psychological midpoint).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 50% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib 61.8% SupportBullish
Price bounces off 61.8% Golden Ratio Fibonacci support level.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 61.8% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib 61.8% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 61.8% Golden Ratio Fibonacci resistance level.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 61.8% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib SupportBullish
Price bounces off Fibonacci retracement support level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at Fibonacci level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at Fibonacci retracement resistance level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at Fibonacci level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib Ext 161.8% SupportBullish
Price bounces off 161.8% Fibonacci extension support level.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 161.8% extension.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib Ext 161.8% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 161.8% Fibonacci extension resistance level.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 161.8% extension.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib Ext 261.8% SupportBullish
Price bounces off 261.8% Fibonacci extension support level.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 261.8% extension.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib Ext 261.8% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 261.8% Fibonacci extension resistance level.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 261.8% extension.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib Ext SupportBullish
Price bounces off Fibonacci extension support level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at extension level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib Ext ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at Fibonacci extension resistance level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at extension level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Trend Fib Ext 100% SupportBullish
Price bounces at 100% trend-based Fibonacci extension (equal move projection).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 100% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Trend Fib Ext 100% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 100% trend-based Fibonacci extension (equal move projection).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 100% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Trend Fib Ext 161.8% SupportBullish
Price bounces at 161.8% trend-based Fibonacci extension (golden ratio projection).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at 161.8% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Trend Fib Ext 161.8% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at 161.8% trend-based Fibonacci extension (golden ratio projection).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at 161.8% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Trend Fib Ext SupportBullish
Price bounces at trend-based Fibonacci extension support level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at extension level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Trend Fib Ext ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at trend-based Fibonacci extension resistance level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at extension level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib -38.2% SupportBullish
Price bounces off -38.2% Fibonacci negative mirror support level.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at -38.2% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib -38.2% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at -38.2% Fibonacci negative mirror resistance level.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at -38.2% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib -61.8% SupportBullish
Price bounces off -61.8% Fibonacci negative mirror support level.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at -61.8% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib -61.8% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at -61.8% Fibonacci negative mirror resistance level.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at -61.8% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib -161.8% SupportBullish
Price bounces off -161.8% Fibonacci negative mirror support level.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at -161.8% level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib -161.8% ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at -161.8% Fibonacci negative mirror resistance level.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at -161.8% level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Fib Neg Mirror SupportBullish
Price bounces off Fibonacci negative mirror support level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bullish candle confirmation at negative mirror level.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing high.
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Fib Neg Mirror ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at Fibonacci negative mirror resistance level (custom level).
Entry
Enter on bearish candle confirmation at negative mirror level.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target next Fibonacci levels or prior swing low.
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Pivot SupportBullish
Price bounces off pivot support level (S1/S2/S3), signaling bullish momentum.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at pivot support.
Stop
Stop below next pivot support level.
Target
Target pivot point or next resistance level.
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Pivot ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at pivot resistance level (R1/R2/R3), signaling bearish pressure.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at pivot resistance.
Stop
Stop above next pivot resistance level.
Target
Target pivot point or next support level.
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Trendline Bullish BreakBullish
Price breaks above resistance trendline, signaling bullish breakout.
Entry
Enter on breakout with volume or retest confirmation.
Stop
Stop below trendline or recent swing low.
Target
Target measured move or next resistance.
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Trendline Bearish BreakBearish
Price breaks below support trendline, signaling bearish breakdown.
Entry
Enter on breakdown with volume or retest confirmation.
Stop
Stop above trendline or recent swing high.
Target
Target measured move or next support.
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Trendline SupportBullish
Price bounces off support trendline, signaling bullish continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at trendline support.
Stop
Stop below trendline.
Target
Target prior swing highs or trendline resistance.
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Trendline ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at resistance trendline, signaling bearish pressure.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at trendline resistance.
Stop
Stop above trendline.
Target
Target prior swing lows or trendline support.
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Momentum Indicator PatternsMomentum Indicator patterns include 32 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.32 entries

CCI Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while CCI makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or CCI zero line.
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CCI Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while CCI makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or CCI zero line.
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CCI Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while CCI makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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CCI Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while CCI makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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CCI OverboughtBearish
CCI above +100 indicates overbought conditions, potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter short on CCI crossing back below +100.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target CCI zero line or prior support.
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CCI OversoldBullish
CCI below -100 indicates oversold conditions, potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter long on CCI crossing back above -100.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target CCI zero line or prior resistance.
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CCI Zero Line Cross UpBullish
CCI crossing above zero line signals bullish momentum shift.
Entry
Enter long on CCI cross above zero with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or +100 CCI level.
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CCI Zero Line Cross DownBearish
CCI crossing below zero line signals bearish momentum shift.
Entry
Enter short on CCI cross below zero with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or -100 CCI level.
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ROC Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while ROC makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or ROC zero line.
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ROC Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while ROC makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or ROC zero line.
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ROC Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while ROC makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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ROC Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while ROC makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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RSI Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while RSI makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or RSI 50 level.
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RSI Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while RSI makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or RSI 50 level.
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RSI Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while RSI makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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RSI Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while RSI makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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RSI OverboughtBearish
RSI above 70 indicates overbought conditions, potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter short on RSI crossing back below 70.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target RSI 50 level or prior support.
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RSI OversoldBullish
RSI below 30 indicates oversold conditions, potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter long on RSI crossing back above 30.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target RSI 50 level or prior resistance.
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RSI 50 SupportBullish
RSI bounces off 50 level in uptrend, signaling bullish continuation.
Entry
Enter long on RSI bounce from 50 with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or RSI 70 level.
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RSI 50 ResistanceBearish
RSI rejected at 50 level in downtrend, signaling bearish continuation.
Entry
Enter short on RSI rejection at 50 with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or RSI 30 level.
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Stochastic Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while Stochastic makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or Stochastic 50 level.
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Stochastic Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while Stochastic makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or Stochastic 50 level.
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Stochastic Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while Stochastic makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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Stochastic Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while Stochastic makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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Stochastic OverboughtBearish
Stochastic above 80 indicates overbought conditions, potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter short on %K crossing below %D from overbought.
Stop
Stop above signal candle high.
Target
Target Stochastic 50 level or support.
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Stochastic OversoldBullish
Stochastic below 20 indicates oversold conditions, potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter long on %K crossing above %D from oversold.
Stop
Stop below signal candle low.
Target
Target Stochastic 50 level or resistance.
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Stoch RSI Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while Stoch RSI makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or Stoch RSI 50 level.
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Stoch RSI Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while Stoch RSI makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or Stoch RSI 50 level.
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Stoch RSI Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while Stoch RSI makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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Stoch RSI Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while Stoch RSI makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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Stoch RSI OverboughtBearish
Stoch RSI above 80 indicates overbought conditions, potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter short on Stoch RSI crossing below 80.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target Stoch RSI 50 level or support.
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Stoch RSI OversoldBullish
Stoch RSI below 20 indicates oversold conditions, potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter long on Stoch RSI crossing above 20.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target Stoch RSI 50 level or resistance.
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Continuation PatternsContinuation patterns describe pauses inside an existing trend, helping traders plan breakout, breakdown, and retest setups.15 entries

Bullish FlagBullish
A continuation pattern showing a brief consolidation after a strong upward move.
Entry
Enter on breakout above flag resistance, or on pullback retest.
Stop
Stop below last swing low before breakout.
Target
Target pole height projected from breakout.
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Bearish FlagBearish
A continuation pattern showing a brief consolidation after a strong downward move.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below flag support, or on rally retest.
Stop
Stop above last swing high before breakdown.
Target
Target pole height projected from breakdown.
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Bullish PennantBullish
A small symmetrical triangle forming after a strong upward move.
Entry
Enter on breakout above pennant resistance, or on pullback retest.
Stop
Stop below last swing low before breakout.
Target
Target pole height projected from breakout.
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Bearish PennantBearish
A small symmetrical triangle forming after a strong downward move.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below pennant support, or on rally retest.
Stop
Stop above last swing high before breakdown.
Target
Target pole height projected from breakdown.
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Ascending TriangleBullish
A bullish continuation with a flat resistance and rising support.
Entry
Enter on breakout above flat resistance, or on pullback retest.
Stop
Stop below the most recent higher low.
Target
Target triangle height projected from breakout.
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Descending TriangleBearish
A bearish continuation with a flat support and falling resistance.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below flat support, or on rally retest.
Stop
Stop above the most recent lower high.
Target
Target triangle height projected from breakdown.
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Bullish Symmetrical TriangleBullish
A symmetrical triangle with converging trendlines, breaking out upward.
Entry
Enter on upward breakout, or on pullback retest.
Stop
Stop below the triangle apex or recent swing low.
Target
Target triangle height projected from breakout.
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Bearish Symmetrical TriangleBearish
A symmetrical triangle with converging trendlines, breaking out downward.
Entry
Enter on downward breakdown, or on rally retest.
Stop
Stop above the triangle apex or recent swing high.
Target
Target triangle height projected from breakdown.
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Bullish RectangleBullish
A consolidation pattern with parallel horizontal support and resistance, breaking out upward.
Entry
Enter on breakout above rectangle resistance, or on pullback retest.
Stop
Stop below last swing low before breakout.
Target
Target rectangle height projected from breakout.
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Bearish RectangleBearish
A consolidation pattern with parallel horizontal support and resistance, breaking out downward.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below rectangle support, or on rally retest.
Stop
Stop above last swing high before breakdown.
Target
Target rectangle height projected from breakdown.
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Cup & HandleBullish
A bullish continuation resembling a cup with a handle, indicating accumulation.
Entry
Enter on breakout above handle resistance with volume.
Stop
Stop below handle low.
Target
Target cup depth projected from breakout.
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Rising Three MethodsBullish
A bullish continuation with a long bullish candle, three small bearish candles, and another long bullish candle.
Entry
Enter on close of fifth candle or breakout above pattern high.
Stop
Stop below the first bullish candle low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or next resistance.
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Falling Three MethodsBearish
A bearish continuation with a long bearish candle, three small bullish candles, and another long bearish candle.
Entry
Enter on close of fifth candle or breakdown below pattern low.
Stop
Stop above the first bearish candle high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or next support.
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Measured Move UpBullish
A bullish pattern where the second leg equals the first leg in price movement.
Entry
Enter on breakout from consolidation after first leg.
Stop
Stop below consolidation low.
Target
Target first leg distance projected from consolidation.
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Measured Move DownBearish
A bearish pattern where the second leg equals the first leg in price movement.
Entry
Enter on breakdown from consolidation after first leg.
Stop
Stop above consolidation high.
Target
Target first leg distance projected from consolidation.
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Gap PatternsGap patterns focus on price jumps between sessions or candles, including gap fills, breakaway gaps, continuation gaps, and exhaustion gaps.15 entries

Common GapNeutral
A gap that occurs during normal trading, typically filled quickly. Direction unclear until confirmed.
Entry
Wait for confirmation candle to determine fade or continuation.
Stop
Stop beyond gap boundary depending on direction.
Target
Target gap fill or continuation based on confirmed direction.
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Gap Up FadeBearish
An upward gap that occurs during normal trading and is usually filled quickly.
Entry
Enter short on exhaustion candle signaling potential reversal.
Stop
Stop above entry candle high or gap high.
Target
Target gap fill.
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Gap Down FadeBullish
A downward gap that occurs during normal trading and is usually filled quickly.
Entry
Enter long on exhaustion candle signaling potential reversal.
Stop
Stop below entry candle low or gap low.
Target
Target gap fill.
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Bullish Breakaway GapBullish
An upward gap at the start of a new uptrend, breaking through resistance.
Entry
Enter on gap open or pullback to gap edge.
Stop
Stop below gap low.
Target
Target measured move or next resistance.
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Bearish Breakaway GapBearish
A downward gap at the start of a new downtrend, breaking through support.
Entry
Enter on gap open or rally to gap edge.
Stop
Stop above gap high.
Target
Target measured move or next support.
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Bullish Runaway GapBullish
An upward gap in the middle of an uptrend, confirming trend strength.
Entry
Enter on gap or pullback to gap support.
Stop
Stop below gap low.
Target
Target next resistance or measured move.
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Bearish Runaway GapBearish
A downward gap in the middle of a downtrend, confirming trend strength.
Entry
Enter on gap or rally to gap resistance.
Stop
Stop above gap high.
Target
Target next support or measured move.
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Exhaustion Gap UpBearish
An upward gap near the end of an uptrend, signaling potential reversal.
Entry
Enter short on gap fill confirmation or reversal candle.
Stop
Stop above gap high.
Target
Target gap fill or prior support.
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Exhaustion Gap DownBullish
A downward gap near the end of a downtrend, signaling potential reversal.
Entry
Enter long on gap fill confirmation or reversal candle.
Stop
Stop below gap low.
Target
Target gap fill or prior resistance.
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Bullish Island ReversalBullish
A price pattern isolated by gaps, appearing at the bottom signaling bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish gap up confirmation.
Stop
Stop below the island low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Bearish Island ReversalBearish
A price pattern isolated by gaps, appearing at the top signaling bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish gap down confirmation.
Stop
Stop above the island high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Abandoned Baby BullishBullish
A bullish reversal with a doji gapping away from surrounding candles.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle after the doji.
Stop
Stop below the doji low.
Target
Target prior swing highs or resistance.
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Abandoned Baby BearishBearish
A bearish reversal with a doji gapping away from surrounding candles.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle after the doji.
Stop
Stop above the doji high.
Target
Target prior swing lows or support.
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Upside Tasuki GapBullish
A bullish continuation where the gap is partially filled but trend continues.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle or gap support hold.
Stop
Stop below gap low.
Target
Target trend continuation or next resistance.
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Downside Tasuki GapBearish
A bearish continuation where the gap is partially filled but trend continues.
Entry
Enter on close of third candle or gap resistance hold.
Stop
Stop above gap high.
Target
Target trend continuation or next support.
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Harmonic PatternsHarmonic patterns use measured price swings and Fibonacci relationships to identify structured reversal zones and completion areas.14 entries

Gartley BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern with specific Fibonacci ratios forming an M shape.
Entry
Enter at D completion (0.786 XA) with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below X point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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Gartley BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern with specific Fibonacci ratios forming a W shape.
Entry
Enter at D completion (0.786 XA) with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above X point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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Bat BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern with 0.886 XA retracement at point D.
Entry
Enter at D completion (0.886 XA) with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below X point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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Bat BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern with 0.886 XA retracement at point D.
Entry
Enter at D completion (0.886 XA) with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above X point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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Butterfly BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern with point D extending beyond X.
Entry
Enter at D completion (1.27-1.618 XA) with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below D point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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Butterfly BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern with point D extending beyond X.
Entry
Enter at D completion (1.27-1.618 XA) with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above D point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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Crab BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern with 1.618 XA extension at point D.
Entry
Enter at D completion (1.618 XA) with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below D point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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Crab BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern with 1.618 XA extension at point D.
Entry
Enter at D completion (1.618 XA) with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above D point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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Shark BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern with 1.618 to 2.24 BC projection.
Entry
Enter at C completion with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below C point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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Shark BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern with 1.618 to 2.24 BC projection.
Entry
Enter at C completion with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above C point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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Cypher BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern with specific XC retracement ratios.
Entry
Enter at D completion (0.786 XC) with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below X point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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Cypher BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern with specific XC retracement ratios.
Entry
Enter at D completion (0.786 XC) with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above X point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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AB=CD BullishBullish
A bullish harmonic pattern where AB leg equals CD leg.
Entry
Enter at D completion where CD equals AB with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below D point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next resistance for TP2.
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AB=CD BearishBearish
A bearish harmonic pattern where AB leg equals CD leg.
Entry
Enter at D completion where CD equals AB with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above D point.
Target
Target nearest pattern point for TP1, next support for TP2.
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Reversal PatternsReversal patterns identify market structures that may signal trend exhaustion and a possible shift from bullish to bearish or bearish to bullish conditions.14 entries

Head & ShouldersBearish
A bearish reversal pattern with three highs, the middle being highest.
Entry
Enter on neckline break or bearish confirmation on right shoulder.
Stop
Stop above right shoulder.
Target
Target head to neckline distance projected down.
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Double TopBearish
A bearish reversal with two highs at approximately the same level.
Entry
Enter on neckline break or bearish confirmation at second top.
Stop
Stop above the double top highs.
Target
Target neckline to top distance projected down.
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Triple TopBearish
A bearish reversal with three highs at approximately the same level.
Entry
Enter on neckline break or bearish confirmation at third top.
Stop
Stop above the triple top highs.
Target
Target neckline to top distance projected down.
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Rounding TopBearish
A bearish reversal forming a gradual arc at the top of an uptrend.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below neckline support.
Stop
Stop above the rounding top high.
Target
Target pattern height projected down.
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Diamond TopBearish
A bearish reversal with a diamond-shaped consolidation at the top.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below diamond support.
Stop
Stop above diamond high.
Target
Target diamond height projected down.
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Rising WedgeBearish
A bearish reversal with converging upward-sloping trendlines.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below wedge support.
Stop
Stop above wedge high.
Target
Target wedge base or measured move down.
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Ascending Broadening WedgeBearish
A bearish reversal with diverging upward-sloping trendlines.
Entry
Enter on breakdown below wedge support.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target wedge base or measured move down.
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Inverse Head & ShouldersBullish
A bullish reversal pattern with three lows, the middle being lowest.
Entry
Enter on neckline break or bullish confirmation on right shoulder.
Stop
Stop below right shoulder.
Target
Target head to neckline distance projected up.
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Double BottomBullish
A bullish reversal with two lows at approximately the same level.
Entry
Enter on neckline break or bullish confirmation at second bottom.
Stop
Stop below the double bottom lows.
Target
Target neckline to bottom distance projected up.
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Triple BottomBullish
A bullish reversal with three lows at approximately the same level.
Entry
Enter on neckline break or bullish confirmation at third bottom.
Stop
Stop below the triple bottom lows.
Target
Target neckline to bottom distance projected up.
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Rounding BottomBullish
A bullish reversal forming a gradual arc at the bottom of a downtrend.
Entry
Enter on breakout above neckline resistance.
Stop
Stop below the rounding bottom low.
Target
Target pattern height projected up.
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Diamond BottomBullish
A bullish reversal with a diamond-shaped consolidation at the bottom.
Entry
Enter on breakout above diamond resistance.
Stop
Stop below diamond low.
Target
Target diamond height projected up.
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Falling WedgeBullish
A bullish reversal with converging downward-sloping trendlines.
Entry
Enter on breakout above wedge resistance.
Stop
Stop below wedge low.
Target
Target wedge base or measured move up.
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Descending Broadening WedgeBullish
A bullish reversal with diverging downward-sloping trendlines.
Entry
Enter on breakout above wedge resistance.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target wedge base or measured move up.
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Cycle Indicator PatternsCycle Indicator patterns include 14 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.14 entries

Elliott Bullish Impulse - Wave 3 EntryBullish
A 5-wave impulse structure moving upward, entering at wave 2 completion to catch wave 3.
Entry
Enter at wave 2 completion with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below wave 2 low.
Target
Target wave 3 extension (1.618 of wave 1).
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Elliott Bullish Impulse - Wave 5 EntryBullish
A 5-wave impulse structure moving upward, entering at wave 4 completion to catch wave 5.
Entry
Enter at wave 4 completion with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below wave 4 low.
Target
Target wave 5 completion.
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Elliott Bearish Impulse - Wave 3 EntryBearish
A 5-wave impulse structure moving downward (bear market), entering at wave 2 completion to catch wave 3.
Entry
Enter at wave 2 completion with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above wave 2 high.
Target
Target wave 3 extension (1.618 of wave 1).
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Elliott Bearish Impulse - Wave 5 EntryBearish
A 5-wave impulse structure moving downward (bear market), entering at wave 4 completion to catch wave 5.
Entry
Enter at wave 4 completion with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above wave 4 high.
Target
Target wave 5 completion.
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Elliott Bullish CorrectionBullish
An ABC pullback in a bullish trend, entering long at wave C completion for trend continuation.
Entry
Enter at wave C low with bullish confirmation.
Stop
Stop below wave C low.
Target
Target new impulse wave or prior swing high.
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Elliott Bearish CorrectionBearish
An ABC rally in a bearish trend, entering short at wave C completion for trend continuation.
Entry
Enter at wave C high with bearish confirmation.
Stop
Stop above wave C high.
Target
Target new impulse wave or prior swing low.
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Elliott Ending Diagonal - Wave 5 TopBearish
A wedge-shaped pattern at wave 5 at a top, signaling impulse exhaustion and reversal down.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after diagonal completion.
Stop
Stop above diagonal high.
Target
Target wave 4 level.
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Elliott Ending Diagonal - Wave C TopBearish
A wedge-shaped pattern at wave C at a top, signaling correction exhaustion and reversal down.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after diagonal completion.
Stop
Stop above diagonal high.
Target
Target full retracement of correction.
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Elliott Ending Diagonal - Wave 5 BottomBullish
A wedge-shaped pattern at wave 5 at a bottom (bear market), signaling impulse exhaustion and reversal up.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after diagonal completion.
Stop
Stop below diagonal low.
Target
Target wave 4 level.
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Elliott Ending Diagonal - Wave C BottomBullish
A wedge-shaped pattern at wave C at a bottom, signaling correction exhaustion and reversal up.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after diagonal completion.
Stop
Stop below diagonal low.
Target
Target full retracement of correction.
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Gann Fan SupportBullish
Price bouncing off a Gann Fan angle acting as dynamic support, signaling bullish continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at Gann angle support.
Stop
Stop below the Gann angle.
Target
Target next Gann angle resistance or prior swing high.
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Gann Fan ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at a Gann Fan angle acting as dynamic resistance, signaling bearish pressure.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at Gann angle resistance.
Stop
Stop above the Gann angle.
Target
Target next Gann angle support or prior swing low.
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Gann Box SupportBullish
Price bouncing off a Gann Box support level, signaling bullish continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at Gann Box support.
Stop
Stop below Gann Box support level.
Target
Target next Gann Box level or resistance.
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Gann Box ResistanceBearish
Price rejected at a Gann Box resistance level, signaling bearish pressure.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at Gann Box resistance.
Stop
Stop above Gann Box resistance level.
Target
Target next Gann Box level or support.
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Fundamental PatternsFundamental patterns include 14 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.14 entries

Fundamental Analysis LongBullish
Long trade based on bullish fundamental factors such as strong earnings, positive project developments, favorable tokenomics, or undervaluation metrics.
Entry
Enter after fundamental research confirms bullish thesis.
Stop
Define stop based on key support level or maximum risk tolerance.
Target
Target based on fair value estimate or prior highs.
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Fundamental Analysis ShortBearish
Short trade based on bearish fundamental factors such as declining revenue, negative developments, unfavorable tokenomics, or overvaluation metrics.
Entry
Enter after fundamental research confirms bearish thesis.
Stop
Define stop based on key resistance level or maximum risk tolerance.
Target
Target based on fair value estimate or prior lows.
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News Event LongBullish
Long trade triggered by a positive news catalyst such as partnership announcements, regulatory approval, major adoption, or listing news.
Entry
Enter on news confirmation with volume, or on first pullback.
Stop
Stop below pre-news level or key support.
Target
Target measured move from prior range or next resistance.
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News Event ShortBearish
Short trade triggered by a negative news catalyst such as security breaches, regulatory crackdowns, delistings, or team departures.
Entry
Enter on news confirmation with volume, or on first rally.
Stop
Stop above pre-news level or key resistance.
Target
Target measured move from prior range or next support.
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Sentiment Analysis LongBullish
Long trade based on market sentiment indicating extreme fear, contrarian opportunity, or positive social momentum.
Entry
Enter on sentiment shift confirmation with price action.
Stop
Stop below key support or defined risk level.
Target
Target sentiment normalization or prior swing highs.
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Sentiment Analysis ShortBearish
Short trade based on market sentiment indicating extreme greed, euphoria, or deteriorating social momentum.
Entry
Enter on sentiment shift confirmation with price action.
Stop
Stop above key resistance or defined risk level.
Target
Target sentiment normalization or prior swing lows.
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On-Chain Analysis LongBullish
Long trade based on on-chain data such as whale accumulation, exchange outflows, decreasing supply on exchanges, or network growth metrics.
Entry
Enter on on-chain signal confirmation with price action.
Stop
Stop below key support or defined risk level.
Target
Target based on historical on-chain correlation or prior highs.
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On-Chain Analysis ShortBearish
Short trade based on on-chain data such as whale distribution, exchange inflows, increasing supply on exchanges, or declining network activity.
Entry
Enter on on-chain signal confirmation with price action.
Stop
Stop above key resistance or defined risk level.
Target
Target based on historical on-chain correlation or prior lows.
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Dollar Cost Averaging BuyBullish
Systematic periodic buying to build a position over time, averaging the entry price regardless of short-term price action.
Entry
Enter at predetermined intervals or price levels.
Stop
Based on overall position average and maximum drawdown tolerance.
Target
Long-term target based on fundamental thesis or investment horizon.
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Dollar Cost Averaging SellBearish
Systematic periodic selling to exit a position over time, averaging the exit price regardless of short-term price action.
Entry
Sell at predetermined intervals or price levels.
Stop
Pause selling if price drops significantly below average.
Target
Complete exit over defined time period or price range.
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Hedge LongBullish
Opening a long position to offset risk from an existing short exposure in the portfolio.
Entry
Enter when portfolio short exposure exceeds risk tolerance.
Stop
Based on the hedged position's risk parameters.
Target
Hold until the hedged risk is no longer present.
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Hedge ShortBearish
Opening a short position to offset risk from an existing long exposure in the portfolio.
Entry
Enter when portfolio long exposure exceeds risk tolerance.
Stop
Based on the hedged position's risk parameters.
Target
Hold until the hedged risk is no longer present.
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Portfolio RebalancingNeutral
Adjusting position sizes to maintain target portfolio allocation weights based on predefined strategy.
Entry
Execute when allocation drifts beyond threshold from target.
Stop
Not applicable — rebalancing is rule-based, not directional.
Target
Restore portfolio to target allocation weights.
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Airdrop FarmingBullish
Acquiring and holding tokens to qualify for potential airdrops or protocol incentive distributions.
Entry
Enter based on airdrop criteria and expected value analysis.
Stop
Stop if token price drops below acceptable risk threshold.
Target
Hold until airdrop snapshot or distribution event.
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Volume Indicator PatternsVolume Indicator patterns include 12 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.12 entries

CMF Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while CMF makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or CMF zero line.
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CMF Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while CMF makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or CMF zero line.
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CMF Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while CMF makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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CMF Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while CMF makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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CMF Zero Line Cross UpBullish
CMF crossing above zero line signals bullish money flow.
Entry
Enter long on CMF cross above zero with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or sustained positive CMF.
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CMF Zero Line Cross DownBearish
CMF crossing below zero line signals bearish money flow.
Entry
Enter short on CMF cross below zero with price confirmation.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or sustained negative CMF.
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OBV Bullish DivergenceBullish
Price makes lower lows while OBV makes higher lows, signaling potential bullish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop below recent swing low.
Target
Target prior resistance or OBV breakout.
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OBV Bearish DivergenceBearish
Price makes higher highs while OBV makes lower highs, signaling potential bearish reversal.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation after divergence completes.
Stop
Stop above recent swing high.
Target
Target prior support or OBV breakdown.
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OBV Bullish Hidden DivergenceBullish
Price makes higher lows while OBV makes lower lows, signaling bullish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bullish confirmation at higher low.
Stop
Stop below higher low.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing high.
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OBV Bearish Hidden DivergenceBearish
Price makes lower highs while OBV makes higher highs, signaling bearish trend continuation.
Entry
Enter on bearish confirmation at lower high.
Stop
Stop above lower high.
Target
Target trend continuation or prior swing low.
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VWMA Bullish CrossoverBullish
Price crossing above VWMA signals bullish momentum with volume confirmation.
Entry
Enter long on price close above VWMA.
Stop
Stop below VWMA or recent swing low.
Target
Target next resistance or use VWMA as trailing stop.
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VWMA Bearish CrossoverBearish
Price crossing below VWMA signals bearish momentum with volume confirmation.
Entry
Enter short on price close below VWMA.
Stop
Stop above VWMA or recent swing high.
Target
Target next support or use VWMA as trailing stop.
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Trading Mistake PatternsTrading Mistake patterns include 10 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.10 entries

Fear of Missing OutNeutral
Entering a trade due to emotional pressure after seeing price move, without proper analysis or a confirmed setup.
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Revenge TradeNeutral
Taking an impulsive trade immediately after a loss to recover the money, driven by emotion rather than strategy.
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OvertradingNeutral
Taking more trades than planned in a session, often driven by boredom, greed, or the urge to always be in a position.
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Moved Stop LossNeutral
Moving the stop loss further from entry to avoid being stopped out, increasing risk beyond the original plan.
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Early ExitNeutral
Closing a trade before the target or invalidation level is reached, due to fear of giving back unrealized gains.
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No Stop LossNeutral
Entering a trade without setting a stop loss, exposing the account to uncontrolled downside risk.
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Oversized PositionNeutral
Taking a position size larger than the trading plan allows, risking too much capital on a single trade.
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Broke Trading PlanNeutral
Deviating from the defined trading plan rules for entry, exit, or risk management without valid reason.
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Chased EntryNeutral
Entering at a significantly worse price than planned because the original level was missed, resulting in poor risk/reward.
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Added to Losing PositionNeutral
Increasing position size on a losing trade without a predefined averaging plan, hoping for a reversal.
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Volatility Indicator PatternsVolatility Indicator patterns include 9 documented setups with pattern context, entry planning, stop placement, and target logic.9 entries

ATR Bullish BreakoutBullish
Upward price breakout confirmed by ATR expansion, signaling strong bullish momentum.
Entry
Enter on breakout with ATR expansion confirmation.
Stop
Stop at 1-2 ATR below entry.
Target
Target 2-3 ATR from entry or next resistance.
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ATR Bearish BreakoutBearish
Downward price breakout confirmed by ATR expansion, signaling strong bearish momentum.
Entry
Enter on breakdown with ATR expansion confirmation.
Stop
Stop at 1-2 ATR above entry.
Target
Target 2-3 ATR from entry or next support.
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Bollinger Bullish BreakoutBullish
Price closes above upper Bollinger Band, signaling bullish breakout.
Entry
Enter on close above upper band with volume.
Stop
Stop at middle band (SMA 20).
Target
Target prior swing highs or use middle band (SMA 20) as trailing stop.
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Bollinger Bearish BreakoutBearish
Price closes below lower Bollinger Band, signaling bearish breakout.
Entry
Enter on close below lower band with volume.
Stop
Stop at middle band (SMA 20).
Target
Target prior swing lows or use middle band (SMA 20) as trailing stop.
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Bollinger Bullish WalkBullish
Price sustains movement along upper Bollinger Band in strong uptrend.
Entry
Enter on pullback to middle band (SMA 20) in established walk.
Stop
Stop below middle band (SMA 20).
Target
Target prior swing highs or use middle band (SMA 20) as trailing stop.
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Bollinger Bearish WalkBearish
Price sustains movement along lower Bollinger Band in strong downtrend.
Entry
Enter on rally to middle band (SMA 20) in established walk.
Stop
Stop above middle band (SMA 20).
Target
Target prior swing lows or use middle band (SMA 20) as trailing stop.
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Bollinger SupportBullish
Price touches lower Bollinger Band (support) and bounces upward, signaling mean reversion.
Entry
Enter on bullish candle closing back inside bands.
Stop
Stop below lower band or recent swing low.
Target
Target middle band (SMA 20) or upper band.
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Bollinger ResistanceBearish
Price touches upper Bollinger Band (resistance) and gets rejected downward, signaling mean reversion.
Entry
Enter on bearish candle closing back inside bands.
Stop
Stop above upper band or recent swing high.
Target
Target middle band (SMA 20) or lower band.
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Bollinger SqueezeNeutral
Bollinger Bands contract significantly, indicating low volatility and potential upcoming breakout.
Entry
Wait for breakout direction, enter on close outside bands with volume.
Stop
Stop at opposite band or middle band (SMA 20).
Target
Target measured move based on prior volatility range.
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