Continuation · Bearish · Medium reliability
Descending Triangle Pattern Explained
Break below flat support with lower highs pressing down.
What it looks like
A bearish continuation pattern with a horizontal support line and descending resistance line.
Bearish continuation common; confirm with volume on the break.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Flat support below, lower highs pressing down.
- Break below support often accelerates — watch false breaks.
- Measure the triangle height for a rough target guide.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if resistance breaks upward before support fails.
Common mistakes
- Calling the breakdown on a wick that closes back above support.
- Ignoring a break of the falling highs, which cancels the downward read.
- Assuming it always breaks lower. The lean is a tendency, not a rule.
Questions and answers
Is a descending triangle bearish?
It usually leans bearish, with lower highs pressing into flat support. It still needs the break to complete.
Can a descending triangle break upward?
Yes. If price breaks the falling highs first, the bearish read is cancelled.
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