CHART EXAMPLES OF ASCENDING TRIANGLE PATTERNS / COMMODITIES


ASCENDING TRIANGLE IN AN UPTREND (BULLISH)

Ascending triangle in an uptrend.  Volume falls off during the formation, picks up and then expands on the breakout and ensuing upmove.

ASCENDING TRIANGLE IN AN UPTREND (BULLISH)

An ascending triangle in an uptrend.  After nearly two months of indecision, the market aggressively resolves itself in the direction of the trend.  As for volume, other than a few spikes of activity within the pattern, there is a general lessening of participation with a marked increase on the breakout.

ASCENDING TRIANGLE IN AN UPTREND (BULLISH)


Monthly Continuation (or Splice) Chart

This ascending triangle was over five years in the making.  (It's enormous!)  The length of time it took to form as well as the enormity of the pattern could potentially hold added significance.  (Remember, this is a monthly chart.)  We're using the on balance volume or OBV indicator to view the volume on this chart. As described previously, OBV is a running cumulative total of positive and negative volume numbers. You can see the volume reading rise and fall with the price.  In fact, you can even chart the OBV and see it take on the same pattern (ascending triangle) as the market itself.  Notice the price and volume both breaking out of the pattern simultaneously. 

ASCENDING TRIANGLE IN AN UPTREND (BULLISH)

An ascending triangle in an uptrend.  Diminishing volume during the pattern and a jump in volume on the breakout.

ASCENDING TRIANGLE IN AN UPTREND (BULLISH)

The ascending triangle in this uptrend continued the move higher.  Volume wanes a bit during the formation and then picks up on the breakout.  The march higher is also accompanied by sustained volume.


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