Bearish ABCD Pattern Rules Find AB Point A is a significant low Point B is a significant high In the move from A up to B there can be no lows below point A, and no highs above point B If AB, then find BC Point C must be higher than point A In the move from B down to C there can be no highs above point B, and no lows below point C Point C will ideally be 61.8% or 78.6% of AB In strongly trending markets, BC may only be 38.2% or 50% of AB If BC, then draw CD Point D must be higher than point B In the move from C up to D there can be no lows below point C, and no highs above point D Determine where D may complete (price) CD may equal AB in price CD may be 127.2% or 161.8% of AB in price CD may be 127.2% or 161.8% of BC in price Determine when point D may complete (time) for additional confirmation CD may equal AB in time CD may be 61.8% or 78.6% time of AB CD may be 127.2% or 161.8% time of AB Look for fib, pattern, trend convergence Watch for price gaps and/or wide-ranging bars/candles in the CD leg, especially as market approaches point D Traders may interpret these as signs of a potential strongly trending market and expect to see 127.2% or 161.8% price extensions
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