Descending Triangle

Bearish70% Win Rate~17 bars to target

A descending triangle has a flat support line at the bottom and a declining resistance line. Sellers are increasingly aggressive at each bounce, building pressure for a breakdown.

How to Identify the Descending Triangle

  1. 1Flat horizontal support — two or more lows at roughly the same price
  2. 2Declining trendline connecting lower highs
  3. 3Volume decreases as the pattern contracts
  4. 4Breakdown below flat support on volume confirms the bearish resolution

When to Trade It

Short the breakdown below the flat support on a closing basis. Stop above the last swing high. Target: height of the triangle subtracted from the breakdown.

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 Descending Triangle

Last 48h · 50 found
SymbolConfidenceSCTRTrend
BAM88%NeutralDetail →
VVV85%NeutralDetail →
FIS85%NeutralDetail →
ISRG85%NeutralDetail →
NDAQ85%NeutralDetail →
VOD85%NeutralDetail →
BCS85%6.8Confirmed BullDetail →
PHYS85%NeutralDetail →
MDGL85%NeutralDetail →
UL85%NeutralDetail →
HLI83%NeutralDetail →
AVGO83%NeutralDetail →
HOOD72%NeutralDetail →
ARGX72%NeutralDetail →
SRLN71%NeutralDetail →
KALV71%NeutralDetail →
FAST70%NeutralDetail →
AVB70%4.7Fluid BearDetail →
CQQQ70%NeutralDetail →
BBD70%NeutralDetail →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Descending Triangle pattern?

A descending triangle has a flat support line at the bottom and a declining resistance line. Sellers are increasingly aggressive at each bounce, building pressure for a breakdown.

How do I identify a Descending Triangle?

Flat horizontal support — two or more lows at roughly the same price Declining trendline connecting lower highs Volume decreases as the pattern contracts Breakdown below flat support on volume confirms the bearish resolution

What is the win rate for the Descending Triangle pattern?

The Descending Triangle has a historical win rate of 70% when traded correctly with volume confirmation and proper stop placement. Average bars to target: 17. Always combine with trend context and market regime for best results.

Which stocks are showing a Descending Triangle right now?

Currently 50 stocks show an active Descending Triangle pattern. Top picks: BAM (88% confidence), VVV (85% confidence), FIS (85% confidence), ISRG (85% confidence), NDAQ (85% confidence).

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