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Chart Patterns

Descending triangle

Pattern Description:

The descending triangle is a bearish formation that usually forms during a downtrend as a continuation pattern and indicates distribution. Once the horizontal line has been broken, the downside target should correspond to the height of the triangle, projected below the horizontal support line. While this pattern is in the process of formation, volume tends to be low but rises substantially on a break of the support line.

The science of herd mentality

The tendency to follow the herd emerges from our social brain networks, explained by Michael Platt, neuroscientist at the University of Pennsylvania.

A Lesson in Trading Psychology

by Brett N. Steenbarger, Ph.D.

Back in 2004, I joined Kingstree Trading, LLC, a proprietary trading firm in Chicago. There, I had the good fortune to get to know--and observe--many successful traders at work. One lesson particularly stands out in my mind. A trader saw buying come into the market, and he quickly jumped on board. He saw that the odds of taking out a recent high were good, given the size of the buying. To his surprise, however, the trade stalled out before the target and reversed. He quickly exited with a tick...

Ripple - Is the period of consolidation over?

2025-01-02 by Tim Straiton

The price of ripple at the time of writing is 2.4110 and trading above the 50 day rising moving average of 1.9850 and also above the 200 day rising moving average at 0.9077. The descending triangle pattern currently defines support at 2.0050 and resistance at 2.5320.

The 14 day relative strength index suggests that current downside is limited, while the MACD - V indicator remains in the bullish sector and about to gain upside momentum. Fibonacci 61.8% upside projection target comes in at 3.51, based on the 2.9040 - 1.9230 range, while the 38.2% upside target is 3.278.

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