Symmetrical Triangle
Definition
Lower highs and higher lows converge — a coil that breaks either way.
Psychology
Buyers and sellers squeeze together until one side wins and price pops out.
Real-life analogy
💡 A spring being compressed from both sides; it releases when one side gives.
Expected direction
either
Entry / Stop / Target
Entry: On a confirmed breakout from the converging trendlines. · Stop: Opposite side of the triangle. · Target: Widest part of the triangle projected from the breakout.
Historical behaviour
Often resolves in the direction of the prior trend.
Illustrative success rate
~55-65%, direction confirmed on break · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Guessing direction early
- • Trading the apex chop
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Symmetrical Triangle generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. After a confirmed Symmetrical Triangle, the expected direction is usually:
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Symmetrical Triangle?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.