Technical Analysis

Pattern Detection

Overview

The Chart Pattern Detection feature is an advanced tool crafted for the automated identification and illustration of key chart patterns on your trading charts. It efficiently recognizes and displays a variety of important patterns, such as triangles, wedges, double tops and bottoms, and the head and shoulders formation. This capability significantly enhances a trader's ability to foresee potential price movements and make informed decisions.

Supported Chart Patterns

Ascending/Descending Triangle

Example of Descending Triangle Chart Pattern

Rising/Falling Wedge

Example of Falling Wedge Chart Pattern

Ascending/Descending Broadening Wedge

Example of Descending Broadening Wedge Chart Pattern

Symmetrical Triangle

Example of Symmetrical Triangle Chart Pattern

Head & Shoulder

Example of Head & Shoulder Chart Pattern

Double Top/Bottom

Example of the Double Bottom Chart Pattern

Settings

You can enable the Pattern Detection feature in your indicator settings:

Pattern Detection (Dropdown Options)	Description
Short-term	Shows patterns found over a short time.
Mid-term	Shows patterns found over a moderate time.
Long-term	Shows patterns found over a long time.

Pattern Detection Settings
Display Past Patterns	Shows all previously detected chart patterns.

Best Practices & Usage

• Fine-Tuning Sensitivity Settings: Customize the sensitivity of the Chart Pattern Detection feature to match your trading style. For short-term traders, the 'Short-term' sensitivity setting may be more effective in capturing quick pattern formations. Long-term traders might benefit from the 'long-term' sensitivity settings to identify more significant and enduring patterns.

• Efficient Pattern Identification: Utilize the feature’s capability to automatically detect and highlight common chart patterns such as triangles, wedges, double tops and bottoms, and head and shoulders patterns. These patterns are key indicators of potential market movements and can be crucial in planning trades.

• Predicting Market Trends: Apply the information from identified patterns to forecast potential price movements. Recognize patterns like head and shoulders as signals for possible reversals, or continuation patterns like triangles and wedges to indicate ongoing trends.

• Holistic Market Analysis: Integrate Chart Pattern Detection with other analytical tools and features for a more rounded market analysis. This combination allows for validation of pattern signals with other market indicators, leading to more confident trading decisions.

• Continuous Learning: Use Chart Pattern Detection as a learning tool, especially if you're new to pattern trading. Familiarize yourself with various chart patterns and their implications to enhance your trading knowledge and skills.

• Balanced Approach: While Chart Pattern Detection provides valuable insights, it should be used as one component of a comprehensive trading strategy. Balance its inputs with your market analysis and trading experience for optimal results.

Examples

#1

Before	After
A Symmetrical Triangle is detected and recognized, the price broke above it which is a bullish indication.	The price went up as a result of the Symmetrical Triangle Chart Pattern.

#2

Before	After
A Double Bottom Chart Pattern is detected and recognized, this is a bullish indication.	The price went up as a result of the Double Bottom Chart Pattern.

Trendlines

Overview

This advanced tool automatically identifies and draws trendlines on your trading charts, providing a clear visual representation of the market's direction, as well as key support and resistance levels. These trendlines, which can be upward or downward, are integral to understanding market sentiment and forecasting potential price movements. Whether indicating an uptrend or downtrend, they offer invaluable insights into market dynamics, helping traders to navigate complex market scenarios with greater confidence.

Settings

You can enable the Pattern Detection feature in your indicator settings:

Trendlines (Dropdown Options)	Description
Short-term	Finds trendlines over a short period.
Mid-term	Finds trendlines over a moderate period.
Long-term	Finds trendlines over a long period.

Setting
Liquidity Calculations	Uses liquidity-based trendlines.

Best Practices & Usage

• Efficient Trend Identification: With trendlines automatically plotted on your charts, recognizing uptrends or downtrends becomes straightforward, enabling quick and informed decision-making.

• Dynamic Support and Resistance Analysis: Recognize that trendlines often serve as dynamic support in an uptrend and resistance in a downtrend. These automatically drawn lines are crucial in identifying potential entry and exit points, enhancing your trading strategy.

• Objective Breakout Confirmation: Use the trendlines to objectively spot significant market events, such as trendline breaks. These moments are often indicative of potential trend changes and can be pivotal in adjusting your trading approach.

• In-Depth Market Sentiment Analysis: Analyze the pattern of trendlines to gauge overall market sentiment. Multiple trendlines pointing in the same direction might indicate a strong market sentiment, while intersecting trendlines could suggest a market in transition or uncertainty.

Examples

#1

Before	After
The example below shows how a support trendline is being tested.	The price broke below the trendline after the repetitive tests which led to the price dropping and bearish price action.

#2

The example below shows how trendlines are great at capturing breakout trades.