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Education: Bullish Flag Pattern
Let's break down a powerful bullish continuation pattern. The bullish flag pattern is a precise signal that the trend will continue upward, meaning the rocket is just about to take off. This is a good opportunity to get in before a new wave of upward movement.
On the chart, it looks like this:
1. Flagpole: Price surges violently in a straight line under heavy volume, with main funds directly surpassing all resistance levels.
2. Flag shape: Price enters a convergence zone, forming a symmetrical triangle. The highs gradually decrease, and the lows gradually rise. Volatility and trading volume quickly approach zero.
What's the logic?
After a strong surge, the market takes a brief breather. Retail traders panic and take small profits before running, fearing a reversal. Meanwhile, the main players quietly accumulate within this narrow range. The spring is compressed to its limit. Once enough liquidity is gathered, a violent breakout occurs.
How to operate:
- Entry: Enter strictly when the price breaks above the upper boundary of the triangle. It's best to wait for a solid volume-confirmed bullish candle to close.
- Stop loss: Place it below the lower boundary of the flag shape to protect your position from sudden blowouts.
- Take profit: Measure the height of the initial flagpole, then from the breakout point, extend the same distance upward to take most of the profit there.
Most important principle:
Never act inside the convergence zone. Be patient and wait for a clear upward breakout signal before confidently going long.
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