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Forex Chart Patterns Cheat Sheet

Need a quick reference for classic chart patterns and what they mean? This handy cheat sheet breaks down the most common forex chart patterns, when they form, what type of signal they give, and the expected price direction that usually follows.

Perfect for traders who want to recognize high-probability setups at a glance!

Chart PatternForms DuringSignal TypeExpected Move
Double TopUptrendReversal🔻 Down
Double BottomDowntrendReversal🔺 Up
Head and ShouldersUptrendReversal🔻 Down
Inverse Head and ShouldersDowntrendReversal🔺 Up
Rising WedgeDowntrendContinuation🔻 Down
Rising WedgeUptrendReversal🔻 Down
Falling WedgeUptrendContinuation🔺 Up
Falling WedgeDowntrendReversal🔺 Up
Bearish RectangleDowntrendContinuation🔻 Down
Bullish RectangleUptrendContinuation🔺 Up
Bearish PennantDowntrendContinuation🔻 Down
Bullish PennantUptrendContinuation🔺 Up

🧠 Pro Tip:

Bookmark this page for easy access. It’s a valuable reference before opening or closing any trade—especially if you’re unsure about the pattern forming on your chart.


🤔 What About Triangle Patterns?

You may notice we haven’t included symmetrical, ascending, or descending triangles in this list. That’s because triangle patterns are versatile—they can appear in both uptrends and downtrends and may signal either a reversal or continuation, depending on the breakout direction.

That’s why practice and confirmation are key. Be prepared with your stop loss and entry orders no matter which way the market breaks.


🔍 Want to learn more? Explore detailed guides and chart examples for every pattern in our Daily Forex Pakistan.

Yasher Rizwan

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