A descending triangle is a bearish chart pattern used in technical analysis that is created by drawing one trend line that connects a series of lower highs and a second horizontal trend line that connects a series of lows. Oftentimes, traders watch for a move below the lower support trend line because it suggests that the downward momentum is building and a breakdown is imminent. Once the breakdown occurs, traders enter into short positions and aggressively help push the price of the asset even lower
How to Trade a Descending Triangle Most traders look to initiate a short position following a high volume breakdown from lower trend line support in a descending triangle chart pattern. In general, the price target for the chart pattern is equal to the entry price minus the vertical height between the two trend lines at the time of the breakdown. The upper trend line resistance also serves as a stop-loss level for traders to limit their potential losses.
KEY TAKEAWAYS 1. A descending triangle is a signal for traders to take a short position to accelerate a breakdown. 2. A descending triangle is detectable by drawing trend lines for the highs and lows on a chart. 3. A descending triangle is the counterpart of an ascending triangle , which is another trend line based chart pattern used by technical analysts.
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