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Chart patterns: read what price is telling you before it moves

Flags, pennants, triangles, wedges, double tops and head-and-shoulders — every classic chart pattern splits into just two questions: is the trend continuing, or is it reversing? This hub links out to every continuation and reversal pattern on the site, grouped the way you'll actually use them.

Hub page· Updated Aug 2026· By Liam Webb

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Every chart pattern answers one of two questions

Chart patterns aren't random shapes — they're the visual footprint of supply and demand fighting for control. And every pattern you'll ever trade falls into one of two buckets: continuation patterns, which say the current trend is pausing before it keeps going, or reversal patterns, which say the trend is running out of steam and about to turn.

This hub is split into four clusters that mirror that split: bullish continuation patterns (flags, pennants, triangles, and wedges that resolve higher), bearish continuation patterns (the same shapes resolving lower), bullish reversal patterns (bottoming structures like double bottoms and inverse head-and-shoulders), and bearish reversal patterns (topping structures like head-and-shoulders and double tops).

How to use this hub

Trading with the trend? Start with the continuation clusters — flags, pennants, triangles, and wedges are the patterns you'll see most often inside an existing move. Looking for a turning point? Jump to the reversal clusters to spot exhaustion before the trend actually flips.

core clusters linked

individual patterns covered

questions every pattern answers

The four clusters

Pick your starting point

Each card below is a full cluster in its own right, with individual pattern lessons underneath it. Work through them in order, or jump straight to the pattern you're trying to identify right now.

Continuation · Bullish

Bullish Continuation Patterns

The trend is up, price pauses to catch its breath, then keeps climbing. These are the pause-and-go structures that show buyers are still in control underneath a temporary pullback.

Explore bullish continuation →

Continuation · Bearish

Bearish Continuation Patterns

The mirror image of cluster one — the trend is down, price consolidates briefly, then sellers push it lower again. These are the patterns that keep you from fading a healthy downtrend.

Explore bearish continuation →

Reversal · Bullish

Bullish Reversal Patterns

Sellers are running out of energy at the bottom of a move, and structure starts to shift in the buyers' favour. These are the patterns that flag a downtrend is exhausting itself.

Explore bullish reversal →

Reversal · Bearish

Bearish Reversal Patterns

Buyers lose control near the top of a move and structure starts breaking down. These are the classic topping patterns that warn an uptrend is about to turn into a downtrend.

Explore bearish reversal →

Suggested learning path

A clean order to work through the hub

If you'd rather follow a sequence than browse, this is the order that builds most cleanly — continuation patterns first, since they're the ones you'll see most often, then reversal patterns once you're comfortable spotting a trend that's still intact.

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Learn bullish continuation first

Flags, pennants, ascending triangles, and falling wedges are the most common pause-and-go patterns you'll see inside an uptrend. Get comfortable spotting these before anything else.
Open bullish continuation patterns →
02

Mirror it with bearish continuation

Once the bullish versions click, the bearish flag, pennant, descending triangle, and rising wedge are the exact same logic flipped upside down inside a downtrend.
Open bearish continuation patterns →
03

Spot exhaustion at the bottom

Double bottoms, triple bottoms, cup and handles, and inverse head-and-shoulders patterns show up when a downtrend is running out of sellers and structure starts flipping bullish.
Open bullish reversal patterns →
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Finish with topping patterns

Head-and-shoulders, double tops, and rounding tops round out the picture — the structures that warn an uptrend is losing its buyers before price actually turns down.
Open bearish reversal patterns →

Full index

Every pattern in this hub, A–Z

Already know which pattern you're looking for? Jump straight to it below.

Ascending Triangle Pattern → Bearish Flag Pattern → Bearish Pennant Pattern → Bullish Flag Pattern → Bullish Pennant Pattern → Cup and Handle Pattern → Descending Triangle Pattern → Double Top Pattern → Double Bottom Pattern → Falling Wedge Pattern → Head & Shoulders Pattern → Inverse Head & Shoulders Pattern → Rising Wedge Pattern → Rounding Top Pattern → Triple Bottom Pattern →

FAQ — quick answers before you dive in

What's the difference between a continuation and a reversal pattern?

A continuation pattern forms mid-trend and resolves in the same direction the market was already moving — a pause, not a stop. A reversal pattern forms after an extended move and marks the point where the trend actually changes direction.

Do I need to memorize all 17 patterns?

No. Most traders lean heavily on three or four — usually flags, triangles, and one reversal pattern like double tops or head-and-shoulders. Learn the shapes you see most on your pairs and timeframes first, and treat the rest as reference material.

How does this relate to Supply & Demand zones?

Chart patterns are the visual shape; supply and demand zones are the underlying reason for that shape. A double bottom, for example, is usually two tests of the same demand zone. Reading both together gives you the "what" and the "why" at once.

Do these patterns work the same across every pair and timeframe?

The structure is the same, but reliability improves on higher timeframes and more liquid pairs, where there's real institutional volume behind the move. On lower timeframes, treat the same patterns as lower-confidence signals and size accordingly.

Where do I start if I'm brand new to chart patterns?

Start with bullish continuation patterns — flags and triangles are the simplest shapes to spot and the most common. Once those feel automatic, the bearish continuation cluster is the same logic mirrored, and the two reversal clusters build naturally from there.

Ready to start?

Two ways in, depending on what you're looking for

Trading with an existing trend? Start with continuation patterns. Trying to catch a turn before everyone else does? Jump straight to reversal patterns.

Start with continuation patterns → Jump to reversal patterns