Continuation · Variable · Medium reliability
Symmetrical Triangle Pattern Explained
Break either side after highs and lows converge.
What it looks like
Converging trendlines with lower highs and higher lows — volatility compresses until price breaks either side.
Break direction should align with the higher-timeframe trend.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Lower highs and higher lows converge toward an apex.
- Volume often fades inside the triangle.
- Break direction should align with the higher-timeframe trend.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if boundaries diverge instead of converging.
Common mistakes
- Predicting the direction before the break. The shape on its own is neutral.
- Drawing the lines from too few touches.
- Relying on a break very close to the tip, where price is already squeezed and small moves look like breaks.
Questions and answers
Is a symmetrical triangle bullish or bearish?
Neither on its own. Highs fall and lows rise evenly, so the break and the larger trend decide the read.
How is it different from a pennant?
A pennant is small and short, and it follows a sharp pole. A symmetrical triangle is usually larger and takes longer.
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