How to Trade Wedge Chart Patterns

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In a Wedge chart pattern, two trend lines converge. FX SIGNALS

It means that the magnitude of price movement within the Wedge pattern is decreasing.

Wedges signal a pause in the current trend.

When you encounter this formation, it signals that forex traders are still deciding where to take the pair next.

A Falling Wedge is a bullish chart pattern that takes place in an upward trend, and the lines slope down.

A Rising Wedge is a bearish chart pattern that’s found in a downward trend, and the lines slope up.

Wedges can serve as either continuation or reversal patterns.

Rising Wedge
A rising wedge is formed when the price consolidates between upward sloping support and resistance lines.

Here, the slope of the support line is steeper than that of the resistance.
This indicates that higher lows are being formed faster than higher highs. This leads to a wedge-like formation, which is exactly where the chart pattern gets its name from!

With prices consolidating, we know that a big splash is coming, so we can expect a breakout to either the top or bottom.

If the rising wedge forms after an uptrend, it’s usually a bearish reversal pattern.

On the other hand, if it forms during a downtrend, it could signal a continuation of the down move.
Either way, the important thing is that, when you spot this forex trading chart pattern, you’re ready with your entry orders!

Rising Wedge Chart Pattern

In this first example, a rising wedge formed at the end of an uptrend.

Notice how price action is forming new highs, but at a much slower pace than when price makes higher lows.

Trading Chart Pattern: Rising Wedge After

See how price broke down to the downside? That means there are more forex traders desperate to be short than be long!

They pushed the price down to break the trend line, indicating that a downtrend may be in the cards.

Just like in the other forex trading chart patterns we discussed earlier, the price movement after the breakout is approximately the same magnitude as the height of the formation.

Now let’s take a look at another example of a rising wedge formation. Only this time it acts as a bearish continuation signal.

Rising Wedge Chart Pattern Bearish Example

As you can see, the price came from a downtrend before consolidating and sketching higher highs and even higher lows.

Rising Wedge Continuation Chart Pattern

In this case, the price broke to the downside and the downtrend continued. That’s why it’s called a continuation signal yo!

See how the price made a nice move down that’s the same height as the wedge?

What did we learn so far about these Japanese candlestick chart patterns?
A rising wedge formed after an uptrend usually leads to a REVERSAL (downtrend) while a rising wedge formed during a downtrend typically results in a CONTINUATION (downtrend).

Simply put, a rising wedge leads to a downtrend, which means that it’s a bearish chart pattern!

Falling Wedge
Just like the rising wedge, the falling wedge can either be a reversal or continuation signal.

As a reversal signal, it is formed at a bottom of a downtrend, indicating that an uptrend would come next.

As a continuation signal, it is formed during an uptrend, implying that the upward price action would resume. Unlike the rising wedge, the falling wedge is a bullish chart pattern.

Falling Wedge Chart Pattern

In this example, the falling wedge serves as a reversal signal. After a downtrend, the price made lower highs and lower lows.

Notice how the falling trend line connecting the highs is steeper than the trend line connecting the lows.

Falling Wedge Breakout Forex Chart Pattern

Upon breaking above the top of the wedge, the pair made a nice move upwards that’s approximately equal to the height of the formation. In this case, the price rally went a few more pips beyond that target!

Let’s take a look at an example where the falling wedge serves as a continuation signal.

Like we mentioned earlier, when the falling wedge forms during an uptrend, it usually signals that the trend will resume later on.

Falling Wedge Consolidation Forex Chart Pattern

In this case, the price consolidated for a bit after a strong rally. This could mean that buyers simply paused to catch their breath and probably recruited more people to join the bull camp.

Hmm, it looks like the pair is revving up for a strong move. Which way would it go?

Falling Wedge Continuation Forex Chart Pattern

See how the price broke to the top side and went on to climb higher?

If we placed an entry order above that falling trend line connecting the pair’s highs, we would’ve been able to jump in on the strong uptrend and caught some pips!
A good upside target would be the height of the wedge formation.

If you want to go for more pips, you can lock in some profits at the target by closing down a portion of your position, then letting the rest of your position ride.

How to Use Rectangle Chart Patterns to Trade Breakouts

How to Trade Wedge Chart Patterns

A rectangle is a chart pattern formed when the price is bounded by parallel support and resistance levels.

A rectangle exhibits a period of consolidation or indecision between buyers and sellers as they take turns throwing punches but neither has dominated.

Falling and Rising Wedges

The price will “test” the support and resistance levels several times before eventually breaking out.
From there, the price could trend in the direction of the breakout, whether it is to the upside or downside.

Rectangle with support and resistance

In the example above, we can clearly see that the pair was bounded by two key price levels which are parallel to one another.

We just have to wait until one of these levels breaks and go along for the ride!
Remember, when you spot a rectangle: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!

Falling and Rising Wedges

Bearish Rectangle

This happens because sellers probably need to pause and catch their breath before taking the pair any lower.

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In this example, price broke the bottom of the rectangle chart pattern and continued to shoot down.

If we had a short order just below the support level, we would have made a nice profit on this trade.

Bearish rectangle pattern and breakdown

Here’s a tip: Once the pair falls below the support, it tends to make a move that is about the size of the rectangle pattern.

In the example above, the pair moved beyond the target so there would have been a chance to catch more pips!

Bullish Rectangle

Here’s another example of a rectangle, this time, a bullish rectangle chart pattern.

After an uptrend, the price paused to consolidate for a bit.

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If you answered up, then you’re right! Check out that nice upside breakout right there!

Forex bullish rectangle pattern and breakout

Notice how the price moved all the way up after breaking above the top of the rectangle pattern.
If we had a long order on top of the resistance level, we would’ve caught some pips on the trade!

Just like in the bearish rectangle pattern example, once the pair breaks, it will usually make a move that’s AT LEAST the size of its previous range.