Bear Flag

Bearish64% Win Rate~11 bars to target

A bear flag forms after a sharp decline (the pole) followed by a tight, upward-sloping consolidation channel. It signals that sellers are resting before the next leg lower.

How to Identify the Bear Flag

  1. 1Sharp decline of 5–20% on elevated volume (the pole)
  2. 2Tight consolidation channel sloping slightly upward (the flag)
  3. 3Volume contracts during the flag phase
  4. 4Breakdown below the lower flag channel on expanding volume confirms entry

When to Trade It

Short the breakdown below the lower flag trendline. Stop above the flag high. Target: pole height subtracted from the breakdown point.

EdgeOS integration: look for SCTR below 4, bear count 1–4, and confirmed/fluid bear trend to align the pattern signal with the EdgeOS system for highest-conviction entries.

Live Stocks Showing the Bear Flag

Last 48h · 18 found
SymbolConfidenceSCTRTrend
ZSL82%NeutralDetail →
WRBY77%NeutralDetail →
FSLY76%NeutralDetail →
ADEA75%NeutralDetail →
SHAK74%NeutralDetail →
PLNT72%NeutralDetail →
FLNC71%NeutralDetail →
CC68%NeutralDetail →
DOCS65%NeutralDetail →
FCN63%NeutralDetail →
MRNA61%NeutralDetail →
ESE60%NeutralDetail →
VNET59%NeutralDetail →
FORM59%NeutralDetail →
CAMT58%NeutralDetail →
ECG56%NeutralDetail →
WGS55%NeutralDetail →
RBLX55%NeutralDetail →

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Bear Flag pattern?

A bear flag forms after a sharp decline (the pole) followed by a tight, upward-sloping consolidation channel. It signals that sellers are resting before the next leg lower.

How do I identify a Bear Flag?

Sharp decline of 5–20% on elevated volume (the pole) Tight consolidation channel sloping slightly upward (the flag) Volume contracts during the flag phase Breakdown below the lower flag channel on expanding volume confirms entry

What is the win rate for the Bear Flag pattern?

The Bear Flag has a historical win rate of 64% when traded correctly with volume confirmation and proper stop placement. Average bars to target: 11. Always combine with trend context and market regime for best results.

Which stocks are showing a Bear Flag right now?

Currently 18 stocks show an active Bear Flag pattern. Top picks: ZSL (82% confidence), WRBY (77% confidence), FSLY (76% confidence), ADEA (75% confidence), SHAK (74% confidence).

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