Continuation pattern

Bullish Pennant Pattern

A brief converging consolidation after a sharp advance that may resolve in the prior direction.

Bullish Pennant Pattern

Original schematic showing the guide's principal visual relationships.

Bullish Pennant PatternA brief converging consolidation after a sharp advance that may resolve in the prior direction.

Pattern anatomy

A brief converging consolidation after a sharp advance that may resolve in the prior direction.

Upward flagpole → small symmetrical consolidation → close above upper boundary.

How it works

Identify the prior trend first, mark repeated swing highs and lows, then draw only the support, resistance, or neckline justified by those pivots. A pattern remains provisional until price closes beyond its confirmation boundary; visual resemblance alone is not enough.

How to read it

The pennant represents temporary balance after strong demand. Its compact size and short duration distinguish it from a broad triangle.

Confirmation checklist

Confirm a clear impulse before the consolidation, controlled price compression during formation, and a close beyond the continuation boundary. Volume often contracts during the pause and expands on breakout.

Limitations and false signals

Long or volatile consolidations lose the pennant's continuation logic. A lower-bound break invalidates the bullish interpretation.