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Wedge Pattern – Trade with Falling & Rising Wedge Pattern

Elearnmarkets by Elearnmarkets
January 21, 2022
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A wedge pattern is a type of chart pattern that is formed by converging two trend lines

Wedges are the type of continuation as well as the reversal chart patterns.

Wedges can be Rising Wedges or Falling wedges depending upon the trend in which they are formed.

Rising Wedges form after an uptrend and indicate bearish reversal and Falling Wedges forms after a downtrend indicate a bullish reversal.

Table of Contents
What is a Rising Wedge Pattern?
What is a Falling Wedge Pattern?
Formation of the Rising and Falling Wedge Pattern
Trading with Rising Wedge Pattern
Trading with Falling Wedge Pattern
Key Takeaways

Let us discuss about these two types of wedges and how to trade with them:

What is a Rising Wedge Pattern?

A rising wedge is formed by two converging trend lines when the stock’s prices have been rising for a certain period.

Before the line converges the sellers come into the market and as the result, the prices lose their momentum.

This results in the breaking of the prices from the upper or the lower trend lines but usually, the prices break out in the opposite direction from the trend line.

Depending upon the location of the rising wedges it indicates whether the trend will continue or reverse:

Rising Wedges in Uptrend:

The rising wedge in an uptrend indicates reversal to the downtrend.

 It is formed when the prices are making Higher Highs and Higher Lows compared to the previous price movements.

It gives traders opportunities to take short positions in the market.

Rising Wedges in Downtrend:

The Rising Wedge in the downtrend indicates a continuation of the previous trend.

It is formed when the prices are making Higher Highs and Higher Lows compared to the previous price movements.

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It gives traders opportunities to average or take short positions in the market.

What is a Falling Wedge Pattern?

A falling wedge is formed by two converging trend lines when the stock’s prices have been falling for a certain period.

Before the line converges the buyers come into the market and as the result, the decline in prices begins to lose its momentum.

This results in the breaking of the prices from the upper trend line.

Depending upon the location of the falling wedges its indicates whether the trend will continue or reverse:

Falling Wedges in Uptrend:

The Falling Wedge in the Uptrend indicates the continuation of an uptrend.

It is formed when the prices are making Lower Highs and Lower Lows compared to the previous price movements.

It gives traders opportunities to take buy positions or average their position in the market.

Falling Wedges in Downtrend:

The Falling Wedge in the downtrend indicates a reversal to an uptrend.

It is formed when the prices are making Lower Highs and Lower Lows compared to the previous price movements.

It gives traders opportunities to take buy positions in the market.

Formation of the Rising and Falling Wedge Pattern:

Below is the formation of the Rising and Falling Wedge pattern in the uptrend and downtrend:

Wedge Pattern

Trading with Rising Wedge Pattern:

Below is an example of a Rising Wedge formed in the downtrend in the Daily chart of Sundaram Finance Ltd.

The below converging line can be called the support line.

When the prices break from the support line then the continuation of the downtrend is confirmed.

Rising Wedge Pattern

Stop Loss:

Stop-loss can be placed at the upper side of the rising wedge line.

Price Target:

The price target is equal to the height of the back of the wedge.

 Trading with Falling Wedge Pattern:

Below is an example of a Falling Wedge formed in the uptrend in the Daily chart of Zee Entertainment Enterprises Ltd.

The traders should take a long position when the prices break above the upper converging trend line.

Falling Wedge Pattern

Stop Loss:

Stop-loss can be placed at the bottom side of the falling wedge line.

Price Target:

The price target is equal to the height of the back of the wedge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is bearish wedge pattern?

The Rising Wedge is a bearish pattern that begins wide at the bottom and contracts as prices move higher and the trading range narrows

Is wedge up or down?

The wedge can be both up or depending on the trend in which they are formed.

What is a bullish wedge pattern?

The Falling Wedge is a bullish pattern that begins wide at the top and contracts as prices move lower

How do you differentiate between a wedge and a triangle chart pattern?

A Wedge is similar to a Triangle, the main difference between the two patterns is the inclination of the two lines and the pattern itself: all the lines are inclined either upwards or downwards.

Key Takeaways:

  • Wedges are the type of continuation as well as the reversal chart patterns.
  • A rising wedge is formed by two converging trend lines when the stock’s prices have been rising for a certain period.
  • A falling wedge is formed by two converging trend lines when the stock’s prices have been falling for a certain period.
  • The price target is equal to the height of the back of the wedge.

Happy Learning!

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