Symmetrical Triangle Pattern — Entry, Exit & Stop Loss Guide
How to identify a Symmetrical Triangle, how to trade both bullish and bearish breakouts, and why guessing the direction is the #1 mistake.
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The Symmetrical Triangle is a neutral continuation pattern where both buyers and sellers compress into an apex — lower highs from above, higher lows from below. The direction of the breakout determines whether it's a long or short trade. This infographic shows how to draw both converging trendlines, why you must never anticipate the direction, the confirmed entry rules for both a bullish and bearish breakout, stop placement on the opposite trendline, measured move targets in both directions, and the cardinal rule — waiting for confirmation versus guessing is the difference between professional and amateur trading.
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