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Ascending Triangle

Ascending Triangle / Ascending Triangle

IntermediateContinuation PatternsBullish (Up)Reliability 75%

Pattern Formation

61 / 61 candles
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Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
75%
Average Move
20%
Failure Rate
8%
Avg Formation Days
48 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+16%

Reference values based on Bulkowski's "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns". Data is primarily from U.S. markets and may differ for other markets.

A triangle pattern formed by a horizontal upper resistance line and a rising lower support line. It indicates that buyers are gradually gaining dominance, and an upward breakout through the resistance line confirms the continuation of an uptrend. While it most commonly appears during uptrends, it can also function as a reversal pattern when appearing during downtrends.

Formation Conditions

  • A horizontal or nearly horizontal upper resistance line must be present
  • Lows must be rising, forming an ascending lower support line
  • At least two touches of the upper resistance line
  • At least two touches of the lower support line
  • Volume should decrease as the triangle converges

Entry Condition

Enter long when price clearly breaks above the upper resistance line on a closing basis. It is important to confirm a volume increase at the time of breakout.

Target Calculation

Project the widest part of the triangle (from the first resistance touch to the first low) upward from the breakout point to determine the price target.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly below the most recent low within the triangle (the last lower support line touch point).

Volume Profile

Volume should gradually decrease during formation and surge at the upward breakout. A breakout without volume may be a false signal.

False Signal Detection

  • A breakout without volume has a high probability of being a false signal
  • Breakouts near the apex of the triangle (overly converged) have low reliability
  • A downward breakout means pattern failure and requires a stop-loss exit
  • Too many touches of the resistance line may indicate weakening resistance

Related Indicators

VolumeBreakout confirmationRSIADX (trend strength)

Related Patterns

Descending TriangleSymmetrical TriangleFlagPennant

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