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Bear Flag Pattern Explained
Break below flag support continues the down move.
What it looks like
A sharp down move (pole) followed by a slight upward drift in a channel — bearish continuation when support breaks.
Common on crypto and FX after sharp sell-offs.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Sharp down move (pole), then slight upward drift in a channel.
- Break below flag support continues the downtrend.
- Measure pole length for a rough target guide.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if price breaks above the flag channel against the downtrend.
Common mistakes
- Calling any bounce a bear flag. Without a sharp drop first there is no pole.
- Accepting a bounce that recovers most of the drop, which weakens the read.
Questions and answers
Is a bear flag bearish?
Yes. It is a continuation pattern, read as bearish after a break below the flag.
What is the difference between a bear flag and a bull flag?
They are mirror images. A bear flag follows a sharp drop and drifts up. A bull flag follows a sharp rise and drifts down.
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