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Separating Lines

Separating Lines / 振り分け線

IntermediateCandlestick PatternsNeutralReliability 52%

Pattern Formation

9 / 9 candles
1,1021,0791,0551,0321,00898501/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/0601/0701/0801/09
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
50%
Average Move
8%
Failure Rate
25%
Avg Formation Days
2 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+10%

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

A two-candlestick pattern where two candles extend in opposite directions from approximately the same opening price. The first candle moves against the trend and the second moves with the trend, both starting from the same open. The counter-trend move is negated, suggesting continuation of the original trend. During uptrends: bearish then bullish; during downtrends: bullish then bearish.

Formation Conditions

  • A clear trend must precede the pattern
  • The first candle must be against the trend (bearish in uptrend, bullish in downtrend)
  • The second candle must be with the trend (bullish in uptrend, bearish in downtrend)
  • Both candles must have the same (or approximately same) opening price
  • Both candles' bodies should be approximately the same size

Entry Condition

After the separating lines are confirmed, enter in the trend direction after confirming continued movement. Long in uptrends, short in downtrends.

Target Calculation

Project the average body length of the two candles in the trend direction. Or target the nearest support/resistance line.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly beyond the first candle's extreme (below the low in uptrends, above the high in downtrends).

Volume Profile

If the second trend-direction candle's volume exceeds the first, it indicates strong trend continuation strength, enhancing reliability.

False Signal Detection

  • If the opens differ significantly, it does not qualify as separating lines
  • Without a clear preceding trend, it is merely range-bound movement
  • If the second body is significantly smaller than the first, reliability is low
  • More likely to be a false signal when appearing late in a trend
  • If the next candle does not continue in the trend direction, the signal is negated

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