❌ Myth "A rising wedge is a bullish signal; buy immediately once the pattern completes."
✅ Reality Proper rising wedge trading requires confirmation: 1.A clear break below the lower line (2 confirmed closes) 2.Volume increase on the break 3.A pullback that doesn't break above the lower line
💡 How to trade correctly: · Wait for the pullback after the break · Set stop-loss above the upper line · If price breaks above upper line, volume must confirm or it's a false breakout
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Trading Myth vs Reality: Rising Wedge
❌ Myth
"A rising wedge is a bullish signal; buy immediately once the pattern completes."
✅ Reality
Proper rising wedge trading requires confirmation:
1.A clear break below the lower line (2 confirmed closes)
2.Volume increase on the break
3.A pullback that doesn't break above the lower line
💡 How to trade correctly:
· Wait for the pullback after the break
· Set stop-loss above the upper line
· If price breaks above upper line, volume must confirm or it's a false breakout