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Monday 23rd January 2012
Here's one for those of you who like patterns. It's a 123 pattern in which the 2-3 leg is quite flat. A break of the 2-3 leg can produce a nice move as all those trapped in the 123 structure are stopped out.
While the theory is the same as any 123 pattern, you'll find this variant referred to by different names by different educators. Two of those whose work I highly recommend refer to this as either a Tap Pattern (
Davin
Clarke) or an Avalanche Pattern (
Toni
Hansen). Check out their work at the links if you're not familiar with them (no... they are not affiliate links). Of course, my
YTC PAT analysis also picks these up nicely.
You'll see this on all markets and timeframes.
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January 27, 2012 11:12 PM
Also called half a Batman. Or spike and ledge pattern. Very good top or bottom price action setup.
January 28, 2012 12:30 AM
Hi Adey,
LOL... "half a Batman". I haven't heard that one but it fits nicely. :-)
And of course "spike and ledge". How could I forget to include that name in the blog. I actually refer to it as that when used as a trigger pattern on my lower timeframe. On this higher trading timeframe lately I've been referring to it more as a Tap Pattern (Davin's name). Same pattern... different names based upon different timeframe and role within my strategy.
Cheers,
Lance