Chart Patterns There are two main types: - Trend continuation patterns - Reversal patterns
The most important ones, only I know:
- Double and triple top - Double and triple bottom - ETE and ETEi - Triangle and flag
The psychology behind these patterns:
Double/triple bottom, ETEi: Reflects investors' determination to prevent the price from creating a new low and their intention to reverse the situation
Double/triple top, ETE: Reflects investors' determination to prevent the price from creating a new high and their intention to reverse the situation
Triangle and flag: Reflects the weakening of investors' power
NB: We don't trade chart patterns as we are shown on social media; that's marketing. Chart patterns are one of the confirmation methods in trading. They allow traders to anticipate the future direction of the asset. It is up to the trader to adapt a strategy based on them.
In visual analysis, you should be familiar with these concepts: - Japanese candlestick patterns - Support and resistance - Trend lines - Chart patterns - Market structure (trends and phases)
Technical analysis only concerns technical indicators.