Reversal · Bearish · Medium reliability
Bump and Run Reversal Pattern Explained
A steep bump above the trend line, then a run back through it.
What it looks like
A lead-in trend, a bump above a support line, then a run back below — classic bearish reversal at the end of an extended rally.
Works best with trend and volume context.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Draw the lead-in trend line along a steady rally.
- Look for a much steeper bump that pulls price far above that line.
- Bearish bias often appears when price falls back and closes below the line.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if price holds the trend line and starts a new advance from it.
Common mistakes
- Calling the top during the bump. The steep move can run further than it seems it should.
- Drawing the lead-in line from too few touches, which makes the break meaningless.
Questions and answers
What are the three parts of a bump and run?
The lead-in, a steady trend; the bump, a steep acceleration; and the run, the fall back through the trend line.
Is a bump and run reversal bearish?
Yes, as described here. It is read as bearish at the end of an extended rally once the trend line breaks.
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