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SOL $260 (up to 18%) - Consolidation could be overBINANCE:SOLUSDT is consolidating since the end of November after hitting the zone at $260. The consolidation looks overall very bullish (bull flag) and healthy. As you've seen in my analyse from 4 days ago the situation looks very good. Also, Bitcoin is still holding very strong at $100K (currently at $103K). To determine, if the consolidation might be over we need to look a bit closer. As we can see, we're currently still within the bull flag / consolidation channel between $260 and $200. Since December 11 we can see a bull flag within the bull flag after bouncing off from the support level at $203/$200. This might indicate that we've seen the low for now and are going to break the bull flag / consolidation channel. We've bounced from the 61,8 Fib from this little bull flag. A possible first target would be the resistance at $235. The next two targets would be $242 and finally $260. If we go below $215 we might see another test of the $203/200 level. If you decide to test a long here, try to place your SL below $215 or (if you trade with a smaller size) below the $203/$200 level. Do not forget that we see a lot of liquidity grabs in crypto, so don't trade with a SL to close to support levels or they will be detected. Target Zones $235 $242 $260 Support Zones $215 $203 $200 Let me know what you think!
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by LGNDRY-Capital
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Comprehensive Guide to Bull and Bear Flag PatternsBull and bear flag patterns are some of the most reliable and widely used chart patterns in technical analysis. These patterns are particularly effective for traders who prefer trading with the trend, offering clear entry and exit points. They appear frequently in trending markets and represent short consolidations before the trend resumes. In this guide, we’ll cover the characteristics of bull and bear flags, trading strategies, and how to enhance your flag trading using multi-timeframe analysis. What Are Bull and Bear Flag Patterns? Bull and bear flags are continuation patterns, meaning they signal the potential for a price move to continue in the direction of the prior trend after a brief consolidation or retracement. Bull Flag: This pattern occurs during an uptrend. After a sharp rise in price (the flagpole), the price begins to consolidate within a downward-sloping channel (the flag). A breakout to the upside typically follows, continuing the trend. Bear Flag: In a downtrend, after a strong decline (the flagpole), the price consolidates in an upward-sloping channel (the flag). When the price breaks downward, it continues the downtrend. These patterns are valuable for traders as they provide clear entry signals when the price breaks out of the flag's consolidation range. Anatomy of a Flag Pattern The flag pattern consists of two main components: The Flagpole: This is the sharp price movement that occurs in the direction of the trend. It signifies strong momentum and establishes the direction in which the trend is moving. The Flag: The flag is a period of consolidation or retracement that follows the flagpole. The price moves within parallel or slightly converging trendlines and typically retraces about 30% to 50% of the flagpole. The flag represents a pause in the market before the trend resumes. Key Characteristics: Bullish Flag: Occurs in an uptrend, and the consolidation takes place in a downward-sloping channel. Bearish Flag: Occurs in a downtrend, and the consolidation takes place in an upward-sloping channel. Volume (if you trade Crypto or stocks) tends to decrease during the consolidation phase and increases significantly at the breakout point, confirming the continuation of the trend. Trading Strategies for Bull and Bear Flags While bull and bear flags are relatively simple to identify, using different strategies can help enhance the effectiveness of trades. Here’s a breakdown of the most effective approaches to trading these patterns: 1. Breakout Strategy The breakout strategy is a straightforward approach that traders use to enter a position when the price breaks out of the flag's consolidation. This marks the continuation of the trend and offers a high-probability setup. Entry: Enter the trade when the price breaks above the upper trendline of a bull flag or below the lower trendline of a bear flag. Stop-Loss: Place the stop just outside the flag’s opposite boundary (below the flag for bull flags or above for bear flags). Take-Profit: Measure the length of the flagpole and project it from the breakout point. This will give you a target for where the price could potentially move. 2. Multi-Timeframe Strategy The multi-timeframe strategy involves using multiple timeframes to analyze the flag pattern. This strategy can provide a more robust confirmation for entering the trade, as it gives you a broader perspective on the overall trend. Higher Timeframe Analysis: Begin by analyzing a higher timeframe (e.g., the daily chart). Look for a strong trend, either bullish or bearish, and identify if a flag pattern is forming within this trend. Lower Timeframe Confirmation: Once the pattern is identified on the higher timeframe, zoom in on a lower timeframe (e.g., the 1-hour or 4-hour chart) for precise entry points. Look for the price to break out of the flag pattern on the lower timeframe, confirming the trend continuation. Why Use This Strategy? Multi-timeframe analysis reduces the risk of false breakouts by confirming the broader trend on a higher timeframe. It allows you to refine your entries by using a lower timeframe for greater precision. Note: A critical benefit of this strategy is its ability to significantly enhance the risk-to-reward (R:R) ratio, with the example presented achieving an impressive 1:5 ratio. This means that for every unit of risk taken, the potential reward is five times greater—a highly efficient use of capital and risk management. 3. Pullback Entry Strategy The pullback entry strategy offers a more conservative approach to trading flag patterns. Instead of entering at the initial breakout, this strategy waits for a pullback toward the breakout level to confirm the trend’s continuation. Entry: Enter the trade after the breakout has occurred but wait for the price to pull back to the flag’s trendline. This pullback gives you a better risk-to-reward ratio. Stop-Loss: Place the stop just below the flag’s trendline for a bull flag or above it for a bear flag. Take-Profit: As with the breakout strategy, project the flagpole's length from the breakout point for your target. When Not to Trade Flag Patterns While flag patterns are reliable, they are not always guaranteed to work. There are specific conditions when you should avoid trading them: Choppy or Sideways Markets: Flags perform best in trending markets. If the market is choppy or moving sideways, flag patterns are less likely to lead to a strong breakout. Weak Flags: If the flag's consolidation is too broad or the market loses momentum during the consolidation, the breakout may be weak or fail altogether. Conclusion Bull and bear flag patterns are essential tools in any trader's toolkit, offering high-probability setups in trending markets. By understanding how to spot them, applying different trading strategies, and incorporating multi-timeframe analysis, traders can enhance their chances of success. Final Tip: Always combine flag patterns with good risk management techniques, such as proper stop-loss placement and positive risk:reward.
Education
by Mihai_Iacob
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ONDO/USDT: Breakout Alert: 60%+ Upside Potential in Play!🚀 Hey Traders! 👋 If this analysis resonates with you, smash that 👍 and hit Follow for premium setups that actually deliver results! 💹🔥 ONDO is showing bullish momentum, breaking out of a bullish flag on the 4-hour time frame. This breakout signals potential for a significant upward move. Let’s break it down: 🔍 Technical Highlights Breakout Confirmation: ONDO has broken out of the bull flag after consolidating above the EMA 50, showcasing strength. Retest and Hold: Price is retesting the breakout zone successfully, signaling readiness for continuation. 🎯 Key Levels Entry Zone: $1.58 - $1.64 Target: $2.63 (Potential 60%+ upside) Stop-Loss: $1.43 (to protect downside risk) Lev: Use low lev (Max 5x) 💡 Trade Insights The confluence of the breakout and EMA 50 support adds strength to this setup. If the momentum continues, ONDO could deliver substantial returns. 📈 Are you in this trade? Share your thoughts and strategy below! 👉 Follow for more premium trade setups and updates. 🚀
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by CoreCrypto1
SOL $260 - Bounce from Support for 26.72% ReturnAltcoins, including BINANCE:SOLUSDT , got hit today and tumbled more than 10%. Nevertheless, the situation remains bullish overall. Solana hit support at $204.00 and bounced right off from it. We're currently targeting the last HH (higher high) at $260.00 which could give us up to 26% in return for this trade. Of course, if we break below $204.00 and close the daily candle there the trade would be disqualified. We are also inside a bullish flag (blue channel) that looks like a healthy consolidation of the former leg up we made during November. Support Zone: $204.00 Resistance/Target Zone: $260.00 Let me know what you think!
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by LGNDRY-Capital
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XLM- SECOND TRY- BULLISH PENNANTThe previous trade hit the SL, and since then, we've been waiting for a solid opportunity. This idea seems promising. However, keep the SL tight and aim for the sky with your TP. The probabilities have shifted to 50% bullish and 50% bearish, but remember, we're in a bull market. A bullish pennant is forming, presenting a potential breakout setup. Stay disciplined, control your greed, and may the odds be ever in your favor. Best of luck, God bless all of you traders!
CRYPTO:XLMUSDLong
by Jaytradermb
5
$TSM textbook bull flag breakoutI originally entered calls at 181 when TSM wicked off of the bottom trendline and 100 Sma with nearly all momentum indicators signaling a reversal to the upside. I closed my positions at the top trendline as TSM continued to move upwards breaking out of the bull flag, intending to reenter when price retested this level. Well, we got that opportunity yesterday (Dec 6) and so I sized back in accordingly. Although the momentum indicators are at or close to overbought levels, I believe TSM has significant legs to push higher on this textbook bull flag. I intend to scale out at 205 and sell at 212 with a stop loss at 199.
NYSE:TSMLong
by parkdsw
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BTC’s logarithmic bullflag targets on the monthly chart Shown here are the two bull flags that have formed since the last bull market top. Since this is on the logarithmic chart, there’s no guarantee that we can hit any of these breakout targets in the current bull market, however the smallest flags breakout target of around 199k has a much higher probability of being reached in the current bull market than the others. That being said, there is still a chance we could hit one of the 2 potential targets for the 2nd bigger flag, and even hit the highest target shown here as well which is a breakout target from a flag from 2 full bull markets ago that hasn’t yet hit its full target. Considering that logarithmic chart patterns from the higher time frames (monthly and higher) usually tend to take 2 bull markets to be reached so that does slightly raise the probability that we could hit that highest target this bull run as it is 2 bull runs after that flags breakout occurred. This probability is bolstered also by the fact that the bull flag prior to that one only took 2 bull rackets to reach its target as well.Whatever the outcome, I feel fairly confident that if not this bull run we should definitely be able to reach the 280k target by the next bull market and also very likely to reach the highest target by ext bull run as well since then it would be 3 full bull markets since that flag confirmed its breakout. Patterns worth keeping an eye on anyways regardless of how long it takes for them to reach their full targets. *not financial advice*
INDEX:BTCUSD
by DrDovetail
Bitcoin’s entire history is just a series of bullflag fractalsOn the entire bitcoin history index monthly logarithmic chart we can see how Bitcoin is nothing but bullflags. The second bullflag we broke up from took 2 bull runs to hit its full breakout target. The first one however because of how insanely long its pole is, has still yet to hit its full breakout target. It is now the 4th consecutive bull market since it broke out of the first flag though so perhaps it will reach that target this bull market, if not this market I’m confident the 1st flag will finally reach its full target next bull market. The second bull flag in the fractal series was able to hit its full target within 2 bull markets which is typically about the pace the huge macro patterns on the logarithmic chart tend to take. The other Flags since that second flag also are yet to hit their full targets but if the next flag in the series is also able to hit its full breakout target within a 2 bull market timeframe, the flags after it will also have to hit their targets as well on the way yo hitting that 3rd flags breakout target. We can see each flag seems to be getting progressively smaller as the fractal continues so odds are good the time it takes each flag to reach its full breakout target should also be getting progressively smaller as well so that would make sense. Anyways I just wanted to post a new version of the entire bitcoin history’s bullflag fractal so i could easily reference t and follow its progress for the current bull run *not financial advice*
INDEX:BTCUSD
by DrDovetail
Bull flag pattern (with potencial 50% profit R:R 2.6 setup 4BTC)After that BAD NEWS unpredictable shakeout .... Market was warning us but people rally too much on fundamentals. a Bitcoin Bull Flag Formation on the 4-Hour Chart In the chart displayed, we observe a classic Bull Flag formation in Bitcoin's price action, signaling a potential continuation of the ongoing bullish trend. The pattern consists of a sharp upward movement, forming the flagpole, followed by a period of consolidation within a downward-sloping channel, which forms the flag. Key Observations: Flagpole: The initial surge in price that formed the flagpole is indicative of strong buying pressure, suggesting that the bulls are firmly in control. Consolidation Phase: The price action within the flag is characterized by lower highs and lower lows, typical of a flag pattern. This consolidation is healthy as it allows the market to cool off after the rapid ascent. Volume Analysis: During the formation of the flag, we observe decreasing trading volume, a common feature of bull flags, indicating that sellers are losing momentum. A breakout from the flag with increasing volume would confirm the pattern and likely lead to another leg up. Potential Breakout: The upper trendline of the flag is a crucial resistance level. A decisive breakout above this line, especially with a spike in volume, would be a strong bullish signal, potentially leading to a continuation of the uptrend towards higher targets. Price Targets: If the bull flag plays out as expected, the measured move technique suggests a potential price target equal to the length of the flagpole, projected from the breakout point. This could imply significant upside potential for Bitcoin. Support Levels: Immediate support is observed at the lower trendline of the flag. A breakdown below this level might invalidate the bull flag and could lead to further consolidation or a bearish reversal. Technical Indicators: Relative Strength Index (RSI) is currently in the neutral zone, indicating that there is room for further upward movement before reaching overbought levels. Moving Averages are sloping upwards, aligning with the bullish outlook. This setup offers a compelling risk-to-reward opportunity for traders looking to capitalize on Bitcoin’s next potential move. As always, prudent risk management is advised, considering the volatility inherent in cryptocurrency markets. Cheers
COINBASE:BTCUSDLong
by Anoinvest
10
BITCOIN Weekly line charttells a story of 4 discernible patterns and 4 log targets. 1) The inverse head & shoulders to end the bear market 2) A broadening rising flag .... which at the time, many thought it was head and shoulder's top on the candle chart. 3) A small sideways flag 4) and the current frustrating broadening descending bull flag. Which has cause much grief to participants but will likely gives an explosive quick large moves. As you can see putting the chart can help in identifying trends.. key highs and lows and also gives patterns that may not be visible on a candle chart. Another tool in your toolbox.
INDEX:BTCUSDLong
by BallaJi
UXLINK/USDT Breakout Alert: Trade Setup for 80-90% Gains!Hey everyone! If you’re finding value in this analysis, don’t forget to hit that 👍 and follow for more updates! UXLINK is looking strong! It’s breaking out from a bull flag structure on the 4-hour time frame and appears primed for an 80-90% move to the upside. Consider a long position at the current price, with more added on dips. Entry: CMP, adding up to $0.555 Target: 80-90% SL: $0.52 Leverage: 2x-4x What’s your take on UXLINK’s price action? I’m spotting a solid bullish setup here! Share your insights and analysis in the comments below!
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by CoreCrypto1
$HIMS IS HIM! BRING ON EARNINGS MONDAY! BULL FLAG SUCCESSFUL RETEST ON NYSE:HIMS We are heading into earnings Monday morning, I'm confident! My "HIGH FIVE SETUP" is pointing to $25+ while... My "Valuation Analyzer" is pointing to $35 Fair Value. Been on a heater; lets see if we stay hot! A full, in-depth video from October 30th discusses this setup, technicals, fundamentals, and valuation, which are linked to this idea. Enjoy! What is your HIMS price prediction after earnings? LIKE l FOLLOW l SHARE
NYSE:HIMSLong
by RonnieV29
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Bullish Pennant breakout for Hive! $39 CAD price target.Hive appears to be trading in multiple bullish patterns. Noticeably the stock is creating higher lows and higher highs forming a bullish pennant & a crude bull flag pattern. Hive has bounced off the upward sloping support of the pattern 4-5 times, displaying strong support for the bulls. Considering Hive is correlated to the price of Bitcoin & Ethereum we should see some volatile price action over the upcoming months heading into the US presidential elections.. Bullish cross on the KST Also, the halving will start being priced into bitcoin as a supply shock is on the verge of occurring near term.
TSXV:HIVE
by satoshi123
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$BTC Bull flag still holding strong. My opinion on the market is that we are still in bull mode. This bull run is different from the past ones, and it is best to flow with the market. The bulls are holding strong. However, as there is still liquidity below, we "may" pick it before the trend continues upward. Activating dual position to dollar cost average for the bull run seem right. The STIC indicator is giving a positive hedge. For BTC, we should potentially retest 61-63k. Once 69k break and hold,the bull flag is completed, and we are a go for a new all-time high.
CME:BTC1!Long
by Heswaikcrypt
Bitcoin Breakout Imminent: $125k Target in Sight!Hey everyone! Appreciate a like and follow if this analysis helps! BTC is currently trading around GETTEX:64K level and as you see in the chart, it is forming a bull flag-like structure. A real bullish rally will start once it breaks out from this bull flag. Currently, many Altcoins are up 50-100% so do not FOMO now. Wait for a pullback to open any futures trade and not sell your spot holdings. They will give you amazing returns in this bull run. Breakout level:- Weekly close above FWB:67K Target:- 125k by the end of the bull run. Strategy:- Take entries when the market gives a pullback not when everything is up 100-200% What are your thoughts on BTC's current price action? Share your analysis in the comments!
Long
by CoreCrypto1
Flag Pattern Alert: Gold's Big Decision!Now that the title got your attention! Take some time to fully digest the market breakdown below where we cover this further in depth! 1. Price Structure: - Downtrend: The chart shows a significant downtrend from the left side, leading to a series of lower highs and lower lows, which is a classic bearish structure. - Consolidation/Flag Formation: After a strong bearish move, the price appears to be consolidating within a flag pattern, as indicated by the 15-minute and 1-hour flag formations. This is typically a continuation pattern, suggesting that the market might continue in the direction of the previous trend (downwards). 2. Key Levels: - Daily LQZ (2,474.774): This is a higher time frame liquidity zone. Price is currently below this level, indicating that there might be significant resistance here. - 4HR LQZ (2,459.094): This zone is also above the current price, acting as potential resistance. A move towards this zone might face selling pressure. - 1HR LQZ (2,445.648): This is a closer resistance level, just above the current price action, within the range of the flag pattern. A breakout above the flag might target this LQZ. - 15M LQZ (2,415.863): Price is currently hovering around this level, indicating that the market is at a critical point where it could either bounce or break lower. - 1HR LQZ (2,402.417): If the price breaks down from the current flag, this level could act as the next target/support. 3. Potential Scenarios: - Bullish Scenario (Green Arrow): - Breakout of the Flag: If the price breaks out upwards from the flag formation, it could signal a reversal or a correction within the larger downtrend. - Target Levels: The price might aim for the 1HR LQZ at 2,445.648 first, with potential further movement towards the 4HR LQZ at 2,459.094, and eventually towards the Daily LQZ at 2,474.774 if bullish momentum continues. - Bearish Scenario (Orange Arrow): - Breakdown from the Flag: If the price breaks down from the flag pattern, it would confirm the continuation of the bearish trend. - Target Levels: The immediate target would be the 1HR LQZ at 2,402.417, followed by the next lower Daily LQZ at 2,355.819. 4. Market Phases: - Impulsive and Corrective Phases:The downtrend before the flag can be considered an impulsive phase, while the flag pattern itself represents a corrective phase. Understanding these phases can help anticipate the next move. 5. Lower High Formation: - The chart also marks a “Lower High” within the flag formation. This suggests that the bulls are struggling to push the price higher, which is a bearish signal, reinforcing the likelihood of a breakdown. 6. Volume Analysis: - Volume Support: The volume seems to be lower during the flag formation compared to the preceding downtrend, which is typical in a consolidation phase. A breakout with strong volume would give more validity to the direction. 7. Conclusion: - Bullish Bias: If the price breaks out of the flag with strong momentum and volume, a short-term bullish move towards the higher LQZs can be expected. - Bearish Bias: The overall trend and the formation of a lower high suggest a bearish continuation. If the price breaks down from the flag, the bearish scenario could play out with targets towards the lower LQZs. This breakdown gives you a structured view of the current market conditions on this chart. As always, consider combining this technical analysis with other factors like market sentiment, fundamental analysis, and your risk management strategies.
OANDA:XAUUSDLong
by Adlercon333