The FTSE 100 has shown a bullish break out from a descending (bearish) channel that began in July 2018. It has also crossed the middle Bollinger band.
However, it has not taken the 50 day EMA even though it is inside the Bollinger bands. All moving averages inside the Bollinger bands have to be taken for it to be truly bullish or bearish once a trendline is broken.
Although a bullish break out from a descending channel is indicative of a potential change in the market trend, I would advise that we exercise caution. My reason, is that the 50 day EMA is a resistance that needs to be broken as long as it is within the Bollinger bands.
Secondly, the most recent failed attempt at the upper trend line which stands at 6908.5 needs to be taken or broken by the upward price action. This s currently very close to the 50 day EMA.
Conclusion: This bullish action that we are currently experiencing can only be confirmed if the price action breaks upwards through 6908.5. I will remain in my short position until these criteria are met.