Bearish Flag Pattern Analyze - Horizontal Resistance

01

Pattern Overview

It is a trend continuation Yard Chart pattern that is widely recognized in the current technical literature.

  • Downtrend Identification: The market exhibits a downtrend, reaches a low, then rebounds to form a high.
  • Resistance Formation: After setting a new low, the market rebounds to a horizontal level that previously started the decline.
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02

Formation

Wait for at least two valid bounces and a clean structure before planning entry.

  • Entry Point: Initiate a bearish trade when price nears established horizontal resistance.
  • Risk Management: Position a stop loss above the resistance line.
03

Signal Confirmation

A bearish setup is confirmed after breakdown and controlled retest near the key level. Place stop loss above invalidation.

  • 10% Alert: Triggered when the price retraces 90% of the distance from recent low to previous resistance.
  • 5% Alert: Triggered when the price retraces 95% of the same distance.
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04

Historical Performance

Historical cases show meaningful downside when confirmation and risk management are respected.

Some Examples

Comcast Corp

Comcast Corp