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Glossary
Symmetrical Triangle
The symmetrical triangle is a trading pattern that consists of simultaneous uptrend and downtrend lines. It shows a situation where supply and demand reached equilibrium or when a security’s price is consolidating.
Pattern Formation
This is identified as a price range of highs and lows narrowing to the extent that it forms a symmetric triangle positioned sideways. This type of pattern formation shows a descending resistance trendline and an ascending support trendline until the two meet at the center point. Both trendlines’ angles are almost of the same degree.
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Interpretation of the Pattern
The Symmetric Triangle shows the movement and direction of the trend in case a breakout happens.
- When the triangle forms in a downtrend and the price breaks support, it is a good time to sell.
- When the triangle forms in an uptrend and the price breaks resistance, it is a good time to buy.
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