Both patterns can be characterized as irregular flats. Irregular flats can be framed using two trends lines both of which are pointing towards two different directions. Irregular flats can be hard to time. Thats why we rely on fractal patterns more specifically LDCs. LDC stands for lower degree correction. The general formula we use to understand markets is BF = first impulse + Elliot correction wave (ABC) + second impulse.
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