Gap Patterns To Know — Full Trading Details
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1. Reversal Bearish Gap
Context: Price rises into a supply zone or order block (OB), gaps down.
Entry: Enter short at gap close (retest of the gap).
SL: Above the OB or last swing high.
TP: Next support or demand zone.
2. Reversal Bullish Gap
Context: Price drops into a demand zone or OB, gaps up.
Entry: Enter long at gap close (retest of the gap).
SL: Below the OB or last swing low.
TP: Next resistance or supply zone.
3. Weekend Bearish Gap
Context: Weekend opens with a gap down.
Entry: Sell at gap fill attempt (if rejected).
SL: Above the gap.
TP: Next support or previous week’s low.
4. Bearish Gap
Context: Continues a bearish move with a gap.
Entry: Sell at gap retest or breakout below gap.
SL: Above the gap high.
TP: Measure the gap size, target 1x or 1.5x gap size below.
5. Weekend Bullish Gap
Context: Weekend opens with a gap up.
Entry: Buy at gap retest or continuation.
SL: Below the gap.
TP: Next resistance.
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6. Bullish Gap
Context: Continues a bullish move with a gap.
Entry: Buy at gap retest or breakout above gap.
SL: Below the gap low.
TP: Measure the gap size, target 1x or 1.5x gap size above.
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7. Bullish Liquidity Run Gap
Context: Price dips below liquidity zone (support), takes out stop losses, then gaps up.
Entry: Buy after bullish candle confirms above the gap.
SL: Below liquidity sweep.
TP: Next resistance.
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8. Bearish Liquidity Run Gap
Context: Price spikes above liquidity (resistance), takes out stop losses, then gaps down.
Entry: Sell after bearish confirmation candle below the gap.
SL: Above liquidity sweep.
TP: Next support.
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9. Gap Filled
Context: Price fills an open gap.
Entry: Enter in direction of the fill once gap is fully closed.
SL: Opposite side of the gap.
TP: Next key S/R level.
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General Trading Tips
Always wait for confirmation candle (like a rejection wick, engulfing candle, or OB test) before entry.
Adjust SL/TP based on market volatility and pair/asset being traded.