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Bull Flag Pattern Explained
A sharp rise, a small pullback in a channel, then a break higher.
What it looks like
A sharp up move (pole) followed by a slight downward drift in a channel — bullish continuation when resistance breaks.
Often clearer on daily+ timeframes when structure is well defined.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Find a sharp rise, the pole.
- Look for a small channel that drifts slightly down against it.
- Bullish continuation is usually read after a close above the channel's upper line.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if price falls out of the bottom of the channel, or gives back most of the pole.
Common mistakes
- Calling any pullback a bull flag. Without a sharp pole there is no flag.
- Accepting a pullback so deep that it erases most of the rise.
Questions and answers
Is a bull flag bullish?
Yes. It is a continuation pattern, read as bullish after a break above the flag.
How long should a bull flag last?
It is usually short compared with the pole. A long, drifting pullback looks less like a flag.
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