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List of Common Chart Patterns

Chart Pattern	Pattern Type	Success Rate	Average Price Movement (From Entry)	Full Target Hit Rate
Head and Shoulders (top)	Reversal	~81%	~16-22%	~55%
Head and Shoulders (Bottom)	Reversal	~90%	~38-45%	~71-83%
Double Top	Reversal	~73%	~14-18%	~45%
Double Bottom	Reversal	~81%	~43%	~71%
Triple Top	Reversal	~75%	~14%	~49%
Triple Bottom	Reversal	~85%	~44%	~72%
Rounding Top	Reversal	~87%	~19%	~13%
Rounding Bottom	Reversal	~97%	~58%	~64%
Ascending Triangle	Continuation	~83%	~43%	~70%
Descending Triangle	Continuation	~87%	~15%	~50%
Symmetrical Triangle (Bullish breakout)	Continuation	~75%	~34%	~58%
Symmetrical Triangle (Bearish breakout)	Continuation	~63%	~12%	~36%
Bull Flag	Continuation	~55-60%	~8-9%	~36%
Bear Flag	Continuation	~55-60%	~8-9%	~36%
Cup and Handle (Top)	Continuation	~95%	~52%	~62%
Cup and Handle (Bottom)	Continuation	~83%	~17%	~62%

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List of Common Strategies

Strategy	Type	Tools	Time Frame	User Level	Success Rate	Notes	Summary	Entry Signal	Profit Target	Stop Loss
Momentum Scalping Breakouts	Breakout/Momentum	Tick/1-min charts, MAs, Order Book	Scalping	Advanced	Virtu: 99.9% win days (HFT), Retail: <3% profitable	High speed, low edge for retail	Scalp breakouts on tick/1-min charts using momentum surges. Tools include moving averages, order book, and tape reading. Enter on a breakout above resistance with high volume; exit after a small gain or on reversal signs.	Enter on breakout above resistance with high volume and strong order book.	Take profit after 0.5-1% move or rapid reversal sign.	Tight stop 0.2-0.5% below entry or invalidation wick.
Range Scalping	Mean Reversion	RSI, Stochastics, Bollinger Bands	Scalping	Advanced	~75% win rate for RSI-2 (Connors), can have large losses	High win rate, high whipsaw risk	Fade price extremes within a range using mean reversion logic. Tools: RSI, Stochastics, Bollinger Bands. Enter when price hits upper/lower band and RSI is extreme; exit near mean or band midpoint.	Enter at Bollinger Band extreme with RSI 70 and stochastics confirmation.	Exit near midpoint or opposing Bollinger Band, or RSI neutral zone.	Place stop beyond recent high/low or outside Bollinger Band.
VWAP/Order-Book Scalping	Micro Mean Reversion	VWAP, Level II, Time & Sales	Scalping	Advanced	Institutional: very high win rate; Retail: <5% succeed	Low latency, high skill required	Exploit price inefficiencies around VWAP and order book pressure. Tools: VWAP, Level II, time & sales. Enter when price deviates from VWAP with weak support; exit on reversion or small profit.	Enter when price deviates significantly from VWAP with imbalance on order book.	Exit at VWAP or after 1-2 tick profit.	Stop when price breaks major VWAP support/resistance by >0.2%.
Opening Range Breakout	Breakout	Opening High/Low, Volume Filter	Intraday	Intermediate	ORB success declining; unreliable alone	Add filters for better edge	Trade breakouts of the opening 5-30 minute range. Use volume filter to confirm strength. Enter above opening high or below low; set tight stop inside range; exit at 1:1 or strong intraday resistance.	Enter above opening range high (long) or below low (short) after volume confirmation.	Target 1:1 or next resistance level, exit before end of session.	Stop within opening range or on fast reversal candle.
Intraday Trend Following	Trend	5/15-min MA, ADX, Time-of-day	Intraday	Intermediate	~50% win rate, profit factor >1	Catch strong days, avoid chop	Ride trending days using short-term trend indicators. Tools: 5- and 15-min MAs, ADX. Enter on pullback to moving average in trend direction; exit near intraday highs/lows or trailing stop.	Enter on pullback to rising MA with trend confirmation via ADX or price structure.	Exit at session highs/lows or use trailing stop.	Stop below recent swing low or 1.5x ATR.
Intraday Mean Reversion	Reversal	Candlesticks, RSI/Stoch, Volume Climax	Intraday	Advanced	High variance; some setups >70% win	Fade blowoffs carefully	Look for intraday reversals after extended moves. Tools: candlestick patterns, volume spikes, RSI. Enter on reversal pattern at key intraday level; exit on reversion or fixed profit target.	Enter after reversal candlestick at key support/resistance with volume climax.	Take profit on mean reversion or key level re-test.	Stop above/below reversal bar wick or next S/R zone.
Breakout Patterns	Trend Continuation	Triangles, Flags, H&S, MACD	Swing	Intermediate	Triangle breakouts: ~79% (Bulkowski)	Volume confirmation boosts odds	Swing trade classic chart pattern breakouts. Use daily triangles, flags, H&S with volume confirmation. Enter on close above pattern resistance; stop below structure; exit at measured move target.	Enter on close above pattern resistance with confirming volume.	Exit at measured move from pattern (equal to pattern height).	Place stop below structure low or pattern invalidation point.
RSI Oversold Bounce	Mean Reversion	RSI-2, Bollinger, Support	Swing	Beginner/Intermediate	RSI-2 win rate ~73% (Connors)	Good expectancy if strict exits used	Buy short-term oversold conditions using RSI or Bollinger Bands. Enter when RSI < 10 and price at support; exit when RSI normalizes (50+) or price hits MA.	Enter when RSI <10 and price near support or Bollinger Band low.	Exit when RSI normalizes to 50-60 or hits short-term MA.	Stop below support zone or Bollinger band break.
Volume Price Action	Volume Based	OBV, VWAP, Support Zones	Swing	Advanced	Volume spikes aid reversal timing	Good filters for other strategies	Use volume spikes, OBV, and VWAP to confirm entry. Look for breakouts or reversals with volume surges. Enter after volume-confirmed breakout; exit at key level or trailing stop.	Enter after volume-confirmed breakout or on reversal candle with OBV support.	Exit at key resistance level or use trailing stop near highs.	Stop on volume climax reversal failure or VWAP break.
Trend Following (TSM)	Trend Following	200-day MA, Donchian, MACD	Position	Intermediate	TSM CAGR: ~20% (academic), Sharpe ~1.3	Works across asset classes	Trend follow with moving averages or Donchian channels. Enter on 55-day high or 50/200 MA cross. Exit on 20-day low or moving average crossover in opposite direction.	Enter on 50/200 MA cross or 55-day breakout; confirm with weekly trend.	Exit on 20-day low or reverse MA cross.	Stop on close below 20-day low or rising 50 MA.
Relative Momentum	Cross-sectional Momentum	12M/6M Return Rank, MA Filter	Position	Intermediate	Momentum avg return ~1%/mo (historical)	High alpha, high reversals	Rank assets by 6- or 12-month performance. Rotate into strongest monthly. Tools: performance rank, SMA filter. Hold top-ranked; rebalance monthly. Exit if rank drops below threshold.	Enter top-ranked assets monthly; only if above MA or strength filter.	Exit when rank falls or asset drops below MA support.	Stop on rank drop out of top 30% or breakdown below trailing MA.
Long-Term Mean Reversion	Contrarian	200w MA, Extreme Lows, Cycles	Position	Advanced	3Y reversals: +25% (DeBondt/Thaler)	Timing difficult, huge patience needed	Buy extreme lows or sell extreme highs based on long-term charts. Tools: 200-week MA, deep lows. Enter on double bottom or bullish reversal near long-term low; exit after recovery to mean.	Enter at long-term low with bullish reversal pattern or double bottom.	Exit after 20-30% recovery or major resistance is reached.	Stop if low breaks again or deeper weekly low forms.
Crypto RSI Divergence	Reversal	Daily/Weekly RSI, Volume	Swing/Position	Intermediate	~66% win, 2:1 RR (community BTC test)	Momentum weakening, reversal stronger	Trade RSI divergence on daily/weekly charts for BTC/crypto. Tools: RSI, volume. Enter on bullish divergence at support; exit on bounce or when RSI reverts to 60+.	Enter on bullish RSI divergence at support with rising volume.	Exit when RSI hits 60-70 zone or resistance is tested.	Stop on breakdown of divergence level or bearish continuation.
Fibonacci Retracement Bounce	Mean Reversion	Fibonacci Levels, RSI	Swing	Intermediate	60-70% bounce rate at 50-61.8% levels	Works well in trending markets	Use Fibonacci retracement after a move to anticipate bounce levels.	Enter at 50%-61.8% retracement with RSI support	Exit at previous high/low or 0% level	Stop below 78.6% retracement or recent swing low
MACD Crossover	Trend Reversal	MACD, Signal Line, Histogram	Swing/Position	Beginner	Win rate ~55-60% on daily charts	Better with trend confirmation	Trade crossovers of MACD and signal line for direction change.	Enter when MACD crosses above signal line (bullish crossover)	Exit when MACD flattens or crosses below	Stop under swing low or MACD failure divergence
Cup and Handle Breakout	Breakout	Cup & Handle Pattern, Volume	Swing	Intermediate	Breakout success ~65-70% (Bulkowski)	Volume confirmation increases success	Classic bullish continuation pattern with a consolidation handle.	Enter on breakout above handle resistance	Target height of cup added to breakout point	Stop below handle low or pattern midpoint
Channel Breakout	Breakout	Parallel Trendlines, Volume	Swing/Intraday	Intermediate	~60% win rate if confirmed by volume	Use trailing stop on breakouts	Trade breakout of well-defined ascending/descending channels.	Enter on close above upper channel line with volume	Exit at 2x channel height or resistance	Stop inside the channel or recent low
Bollinger Band Squeeze	Volatility Breakout	Bollinger Bands, Volume	Swing/Intraday	Intermediate	Squeeze breakouts often lead to strong trends	Low volatility signals explosive move	Wait for bands to contract then break with volume.	Enter on candle close outside band after tight squeeze	Ride trend until opposite band tag or reversal candle	Stop inside band or midpoint (MA)
ADX Trend Entry	Trend Following	ADX, DI+, DI-	Swing	Advanced	Best when ADX > 25	Used to confirm strong trends	Trade in direction of DI+/DI- when ADX rising.	Enter when DI+ crosses above DI- and ADX rising	Exit when ADX turns down or opposite crossover	Stop under swing low or trailing ATR
Inside Bar Breakout	Breakout	Inside Bar, Price Action	Intraday/Swing	Intermediate	~55-60% win rate with trend filter	Good in consolidating markets	Small candle inside prior range signals potential breakout.	Enter on break above/below mother bar with volume	Target 1.5-2x bar size	Stop at opposite side of inside bar
Engulfing Reversal	Reversal	Candlestick Patterns	Intraday/Swing	Beginner	Win rate ~60% in backtests with confirmation	Works best at key S/R levels	Use bullish/bearish engulfing at turning points.	Enter after bullish engulfing at support or bearish at resistance	Target recent high/low or fixed R:R	Stop below engulfing bar
EMA Pullback Trend	Trend	9/20 EMA, Price Action	Intraday/Swing	Intermediate	Good R:R, moderate win rate (~55%)	Effective on trending stocks	Buy pullbacks in uptrend using EMA zones.	Enter on test of 9/20 EMA in trend direction	Exit on momentum fade or opposite EMA cross	Stop below EMAs or last swing low
Gap and Go	Momentum Breakout	Gaps, Volume, VWAP	Intraday	Advanced	Successful if gap >2% with volume; ~50-60%	Needs morning volatility	Trade morning gaps with strong continuation.	Enter above premarket high with high volume	Target 2-3x risk or intraday levels	Stop under VWAP or gap fill level
Hammer Reversal	Reversal	Candlestick, Volume	Intraday/Swing	Beginner	~60% win rate near support zones	Look for volume spike confirmation	Use hammer candle after sharp drop to enter long.	Enter after hammer close near support	Exit at resistance or next high	Stop under hammer wick
Parabolic SAR Trend	Trend Following	PSAR, MA	Swing	Beginner	~55% win rate with trend filter	Works best with strong trends	Follow dot reversal as trend signal.	Enter on PSAR flip in trend direction	Exit on opposite PSAR flip or MA cross	Stop at PSAR level
Triple Top/Bottom	Reversal	Chart Pattern, Volume	Swing	Advanced	Success ~60-65% with confirmation	Watch for divergence/volume drop	Classic reversal with three tests of key level.	Enter on break of neckline after third test	Target height from neckline	Stop above/below last peak/trough
Head and Shoulders	Reversal	H&S Pattern, Volume	Swing	Intermediate	Success rate ~68% (Bulkowski)	Right shoulder should have lower volume	Trade after neckline break confirms reversal.	Enter on neckline break with volume	Target measured move (head to neckline)	Stop above right shoulder
Simple Moving Average Crossover	Trend	SMA (20/50)	Swing	Beginner	Win rate ~55-60% with trend filter	Simple and widely used	Use SMA crossover to follow trend direction.	Enter when 20 SMA crosses above 50 SMA	Exit on opposite crossover or key resistance	Stop under last swing low
Support Bounce	Mean Reversion	Horizontal Support, Candlesticks	Swing	Beginner	~60% win rate near support with confirmation	Good for sideways markets	Buy when price bounces off horizontal support zone.	Enter after bullish candle at support	Target previous resistance or R:R target	Stop under support zone
Resistance Fade	Mean Reversion	Horizontal Resistance, RSI	Swing	Beginner	~60% reversal probability at strong resistance	Use RSI or volume to confirm	Short after price rejects from resistance zone.	Enter after bearish candle at resistance	Target support or 1:2 R:R	Stop above resistance zone
RSI Overbought/Oversold	Mean Reversion	RSI(14)	Swing	Beginner	~55-65% win rate with divergence or S/R	Works well on large caps	Trade reversals from extreme RSI levels.	Enter when RSI 70 (sell)	Exit when RSI returns to 50	Stop below/above recent swing
Trendline Bounce	Trend	Manual Trendlines, Price Action	Swing	Beginner	High R:R when respected	Use with candlestick confirmation	Buy dips in trend near drawn trendline.	Enter after bullish reaction off trendline	Exit at prior highs or upper channel	Stop under trendline break
Golden Cross	Trend	SMA(50) & SMA(200)	Position	Beginner	Historically profitable in indices	Long-term filter	Buy long-term bullish crossovers.	Enter when 50 SMA crosses above 200 SMA	Exit on opposite cross or MA flattening	Stop only for risk tolerance – wide stop
52-Week High Momentum	Breakout	52-Week High Level	Swing	Beginner	~58-65% win rate when combined with volume	Momentum-based breakout	Buy when price breaks 52-week high with momentum.	Enter on close above 52-week high	Exit at 1.5–2x risk or trailing high	Stop under breakout candle
Doji Reversal	Reversal	Doji Candle, Support/Resistance	Intraday/Swing	Beginner	~60% win rate when combined with location	Needs confirmation candle	Doji at key level can precede reversal.	Enter after follow-up bullish/bearish candle	Exit at next S/R level	Stop outside doji range
Volume Spike Reversal	Reversal	Volume, Candles	Swing	Beginner	~60% success near end of trend	Watch for panic selling or buying	Trade after unusual volume spikes indicating exhaustion.	Enter on large candle + volume at S/R	Exit at mean price or next resistance	Stop below/above volume spike
Moving Average Reversion	Mean Reversion	SMA(20), Price	Swing	Beginner	Effective on mean-reverting assets	Simple logic	Trade when price strays far from MA and snaps back.	Enter when price >5% away from SMA20 and shows reversal	Exit when price returns to SMA	Stop on breakout continuation

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