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Falling Wedge
Signal
Bullish
Win Rate
69%
Avg Move
+13.5%
Reliability
High

Pattern Definition

The falling wedge has two downward-sloping trendlines, but the resistance line falls faster than the support line, creating a converging shape. Though overall declining, it typically resolves bullishly with an upward breakout.

Market Psychology

Gradual exhaustion of selling pressure. Though the trend is down, each new low is smaller, showing diminishing bearish force. Bulls are aggressively accumulating at lows; positions are concentrating, waiting for an upward breakout.

Trading Application

Enter long on a high-volume upward breakout above the resistance line (win rate 69%). Stop-loss below the wedge's last low. Target = wedge height added to breakout point.

Important Notes

In a downtrend, usually signals a bottom reversal, but can also be a continuation pattern. An upward breakout must be confirmed with volume expansion.