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What is the “Falling Wedge” Price Pattern?

   

The Falling Wedge pattern, and how to use it

The falling wedge is a bullish chart pattern that is formed by a downward sloping support level and an downward sloping resistance level that converges. This pattern is created when the price of an asset is contained within these converging trendlines, with the price making a series of lower highs and lower lows. The falling wedge is a reversal pattern, which means that it is typically seen as a bullish sign and indicates that the asset’s price is likely to reverse its downward trend and start rising.

To form a falling wedge, the asset’s price will typically make a series of lower highs and lower lows as it is contained within the converging trendlines. The pattern is typically completed when the price breaks through the resistance level, at which point it is likely to continue rising as traders enter into long positions.

One of the key characteristics of the falling wedge pattern is that the trading volume tends to decrease as the pattern progresses. This is because the price is consolidating within a small range and there is less activity from traders. However, once the price does break through the resistance level, trading volume tends to increase as traders enter into long positions and push the price higher.

In order to trade the falling wedge pattern, traders should look for the following characteristics:

  1. A downward sloping support level: This is a trendline that connects the series of lower lows.
  2. A downward sloping resistance level: This is a trendline that connects the series of lower highs.
  3. Decreasing trading volume: As the pattern progresses and the price consolidates within the falling wedge, trading volume should decrease.
  4. A breakout: Once the price breaks through the resistance level, traders should enter into long positions and expect the price to continue rising.

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It is important to note that the falling wedge is a bullish pattern, but it is not a guarantee that the asset’s price will rise. As with any trading strategy, it is important to use risk management techniques and to always be aware of the potential for losses when trading the falling wedge pattern.

One way to trade the falling wedge pattern is to set a buy order just above the resistance level, as this is where the price is likely to break through and start rising. Traders can also set a stop loss order just below the support level, in case the price does not break through the resistance and instead falls back down.

Another way to trade the falling wedge pattern is to wait for confirmation that the price has indeed broken through the resistance level before entering into a long position. This can be done by looking for additional bullish signals, such as a bullish crossover on a moving average or a bullish candlestick pattern.

It is important to keep in mind that the falling wedge pattern can take some time to form, as the price needs to be contained within the converging trendlines and make a series of lower highs and lower lows before breaking through the resistance level. Traders should be patient and wait for the pattern to complete before entering into a trade.

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