Chart pattern - Falling Wedge Formation

At it's most basic level, Falling Wedge formations are bullish continuation patterns and look similar to triangle patterns (ascending triangle, descending triangle, and symmetrical) because of the converging trendlines( support and resistance) and narrowing price ranges(forms a cone).

Falling wedges slope down and have a bullish bias, they are usually found in up-trending markets.

However, they can become a reversal pattern if the currency pair price move below the lower (support) trendline.

What does a Falling Wedge Formation look like?

How to trade this pattern?

(1) Go long when the currency pair price rises above the upper trendline and place your stop below the lower trendline (support) line. (continuation pattern)

(2) Go short when the currency pair price falls below the lower trendline and place your stop above the upper trendline (reversal pattern)

Chart examples

Falling Wedge Continuation USD/CHF 15 min Chart