We’ve looked at reversal patterns (head and shoulders pattern and inverse head and shoulders pattern). In this lesson, we cover continuation patterns, specifically the symmetrical triangle pattern.

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The triangle pattern is believed to be one of the most reliable & popular because its post pattern implications are faster than others. In the study of technical analysis, triangles fall under the ...

- Traders can look for the breakout from the symmetrical triangle to signal the continuation of the USDMXN thrust higher What is a symmetrical triangle pattern? A symmetrical triangle pattern is ...