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What are the Cup and Handle chart patterns?
A cup and handle pattern is a pattern of price movement on a trading chart that resembles a cup with a handle, from which it derives its name. The cup section of the pattern is formed from a U-shaped price movement, while the handle is a short price channel from the edge of the cup. The handle is actually a pullback after the right Swing of the cup.
As is the case with other chart patterns, the cup and handle pattern shows you how the price has moved in the immediate past, which can help you predict future price movements. The time it takes for pattern formation varies: pattern formation can be as short as seven weeks or as long as 65 weeks or more.
There are two types of patterns: the more popular bullish cup and handle pattern that you can see in bull markets and the inverted cup and handle pattern, also known as the bearish cup and handle pattern, that you can see in bear markets.
In the bullish variant, which occurs in an uptrend, the pattern is formed by a downswing (pullback) that gradually turns into an upswing (in the trend direction) followed by a small pullback (a slight downward drift that creates a handle )
The reversal/bearish type, which appears in a downtrend, is formed by an upswing (pullback) that gradually turns into a downswing to continue the downtrend, but then pulls back (handle) a bit.
Understanding the structure and inversion of the cup and handle pattern
The cup and handle pattern can form in any time frame, but as a swing trader, you should focus on the daily time frame. To identify the cup and handle pattern or reversal type, you need to understand the price movements that form its structure. For example, to be a continuation pattern, there must be a prior trend before a cup and handle pattern can form. Let us look at both patterns one by one.
The bullish Cup and Handle pattern:-
An uptrend: For a bullish cup and handle pattern to form, there must be an established uptrend, but the trend must not be too mature because the more mature the trend, the less likely it is to continue. A trend on the daily time frame that is a few months old is fine.
Cup: The cup is formed from a normal bust that gradually curves upward, creating a "U" shape. It should have a bowl or round bottom and not a sharp "V" shaped bottom. The round bottom ensures that there is a consolidation pattern with valid support at the bottom of the "U" cup. In addition, the pattern on both sides of the cup should be of equal height, but this may not always be the case.
Cup depth: The cup should not be too deep. Generally, the cup depth should be around the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the previous advance. However, with overreaction in more volatile markets, retracements can range from 38.3% to 50% Fibonacci. In extreme cases, the retracement can reach 61.8% Fibonacci, which is in line with Dow Theory.
Handle: This is a pullback that forms after the higher forms on the right side of the cup. This is a minor pullback or consolidation that sometimes resembles a downward-sloping flag or pennant. This is just a small, final consolidation/pullback before a bigger breakout, but could lead to a retracement to the 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the swing high of the cup. The smaller the retracement, the more bullish the formation and the more significant the breakout.
Duration: While the cup can last from 1 to 6 months (or several years on a weekly chart), the handle can take about 1-4 weeks to form.
The bearish/inverse Cup and Handle pattern:-
A downtrend (bear market): There must be an established downtrend for the inverted Cup and Handle pattern to be meaningful. However, the trend should be relatively young as downtrends don’t last that much. On the daily timeframe, the trend should be from a few weeks to a few months.
The dome (inverted cup): The dome of this pattern is formed by a normal price rally in a downtrend (pullback), which gradually turns to a downward swing, thereby forming a dome shape. It should have a rounding top and not a sharp pyramid top. A rounding top ensures that the inverted cup is a consolidation pattern with valid resistance at the top of the structure. Both sides of the dome may or may not have equal lows.
Dome height: The dome should not be too high. Usually, the height should be about 38.2% Fibonacci retracement of the preceding downswing, but the retracement could range from 38.3% to 50% Fibonacci in more volatile markets with over-reactions. In extreme situations, it could be up to 61.8% Fibonacci.
The handle: This is a slight pullback that follows the downswing that forms the right side of the dome. It is a small consolidation that often looks like a bearish flag or pennant that slopes upward. The handle can retrace up to 38.2% Fibonacci of the dome’s swing down, but the smaller the retracement, the more bearish the formation and the more significant the breakout.
Duration: The dome may take about 4 to 6 weeks or more to form, while the handle may take about a week or two.
How to trade the Cup and Handle chart pattern:-
The Cup and Handle pattern and the inverse type are potent trend continuation signals. When you see any of them, you have to trade in the direction of the trend. While you can trade these price action chart patterns on their own, it may be wise to confirm the trend with some tools, like trend lines and moving averages.
Trading the bullish Cup and Handle pattern:-
The bullish Cup and Handle pattern forms an uptrend and gives a bullish breakout signal. You might have to fix an uptrend line or a moving average to confirm the trend. Here is how you trade the pattern:
Entry:-
With this pattern, a buy signal occurs when the price breaks out of the upper trend line of the price channel that forms the handle. There should be a substantial increase in volume on the breakout above the handle’s resistance. Go long at the close of the breakout candlestick. Alternatively, you place a stop-buy order slightly above that upper trend line. Sometimes, it is prudent to wait for a breakout above the resistance line established by the highs of the cup.
Stop loss:-
You need a stop-loss order to get you out of the trade if after buying the breakout, the price drops, instead of rising. Your stop loss should be at a level that invalidates the pattern’s signal, and that level is below the lowest point of the handle.
Profit target:-
There are two potential profit target levels for this pattern. The first profit target is estimated by measuring a distance equivalent to the size of the handle, starting from the breakout point. The second profit target is estimated by measuring a distance equal to the depth of the cup, again, starting from the point of the breakout.
Trading the bearish Cup and Handle pattern:-
The bearish Cup and Handle pattern forms a downtrend and is traded as a bearish breakdown signal. So, you can use it to go short on the market if you want. This is how you trade the pattern:
Entry:-
You have a sell signal when the price breaks below the lower trend line of the price channel that forms the handle. There should be a spike in volume when this breakdown happens. You may go short at the close of the breakdown candlestick, or you place a stop-sell order slightly below that lower trend line. It might be wise to wait for a break below the support line established by the lows of the inverted cup.
Stop loss:-
When you are trading the inverse Cup and Handle pattern, you should place your stop loss order above the highest point of the handle.
Profit target:-
Two potential levels are good for your profit target: the first profit level is estimated by measuring a distance equal to the size of the handle, starting from the breakdown point, while the second profit level is estimated by measuring a distance equal to the height of the dome (inverted cup), starting from the point of the breakdown.
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Cup and Handle Target Achieved!Traders,
Exemplifying surprisingly bullish price action, Bitcoin has blasted through huge amounts of resistance and has now achieved its target.
On both this chart and my log chart, the levels of resistance that have been broken overhead are not to be taken lightly. They almost certainly will act as good support going forward. The resistance that has been broken is so profound, I am almost willing to state that the bottom is now in at this point.
Here's a look a my log chart:
SPY Weekly 01/13/2023 Testing TrendOn this Weeklty SPY ETF chart (SP500 Proxy), we see the upper trendline on the bear trend (yes i made it green sorry) is being tested and spiking it again. This has repeatedly resulted in a rejection. CPI came in sorta inline which gave a little boost this week, but bank earnings disappointed when you look in the line items of the reports. This is an inflection point for markets. PE dont support these levels, so I am in the bear camp and do expect to see low 3200-3300 SPX by middle to end of 2023.
I have to add that I do find the fact this last rally started before retracing to lower trend, and now looking like a cup (maybe building a C&H?), we need to watch that as well.
HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LTD - Keep an Eye + Cup & Handle📊 Script: HINDPETRO (HINDUSTAN PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED)
📊 Nifty50 Stock: NO
📊 Sectoral Index: NIFTY 500 , NIFTY MIDCAP
📊 Sector: Energy Oil Gas & Consumable Fuels
📊 Industry: Petroleum Products Refineries & Marketing
Time Frame - Daily
Script is forming Cup & Handle Pattern as shown in a chart.
Key highlights: 💡⚡
📈 Script is trading at upper band of Bollinger Bands (BB).
📈 MACD giving crossover.
📈 Double Moving Averages also giving crossover.
📈 Volume is increasing along with price.
📈 Keep an eye on Script, it may give breakout of Cup & Handle Pattern.
📈 Current RSI is around 63.
📈 One can go for Swing Trade ONLY ABOVE 254 .
BUY ONLY ABOVE 254
⏱️ C.M.P 📑💰- 249.95
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Bitcoin Cup & HandleBitcoin is forming a cup and handle pattern on the Daily chart, and is currently close to breaking out. Although we can't know for sure if it will break to the upside or downside, Cup & Handle patterns are known to be bullish, therefore, the potential bullish target is available on the chart.
HUGE multi-decade cup & handle pattern on Silver?I have to admit, the possibility is compelling. A 43-year pattern nearing completion and leading to a $600+ target. What do y'all think? Do you currently hold silver? Does this possibility make you more interested in holding some/more?
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📊 Understanding the Cup and Handle PatternA cup and handle is a technical analysis pattern that appears on a chart as a U-shaped pattern, followed by a small downward drift, resembling a handle.
It is important to note that like all technical analysis patterns, the cup and handle pattern is not a guarantee of future price movements and should be used in conjunction with other analysis techniques.
📈Cup and Handle
It is considered a bullish pattern and is often used by traders to indicate the potential for an upcoming price increase.
The pattern is formed when the price of a security falls, reaches a bottom, and then rises back up to near its previous high before falling again. The downward drift that follows is the handle.
The pattern is considered complete when the price breaks through the resistance level (the top of the cup) and continues to rise. Technical traders using this indicator should place
a stop buy order slightly above the upper trendline of the handle part of the pattern.
📉Inverted Cup and Handle
After the cup forms and the beginning of a noticeable handle takes shape, begin to monitor trading volume closely.
One way to think of the inverted handle is a follow-up to an inverted cup. The inverted handle retraces the initial move, but not to the level of the original trend.
Once you see a retracement in the form of an inverted handle of the original inverted cup pattern, setting a stop loss while selling the trend could be a potential trade idea.
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Cup and Handle Pattern in GNA AxlesCup and Handle pattern forming on the Weekly Timeframe. points that are adding conviction for further upper side.
. Increasing volume with an increase in price.
. Breakout of consolidation on the daily timeframe of 700-710 levels.
. Increasing Relative strength against Nifty 50.
. 680-700 levels acting as a good demand zone.
Entry near 720-730 levels with 50% quantity and rest quantity near 760-770 levels .
Initial Stoploss near 690 levels and then keep trailing your stoploss according to the price action.
possible Targets: 800 level and then all-time high levels.
(((30% to 45% upside possible with stoploss of about 5%)))
MIKA - CUP WITH HANDLEI bought positions today
The reasons:
1. Low-risk entry
2. Long base, 31-week Cup and handle
3. Near all-time-high back to 2015
4. 7 years long base setup
5. VCP characteristics
Flaws:
1. Bad fundamental standpoint
2. Lack of volume on the breakout
If you draw a line back to 2015, you will see the line of supply near the all-time high. This is the main reason I bought this stock.
Does Cup and Handle work like that?My idea for the next two weeks is bullish if we won't see a double top. The resistance in the 1.11 Range seems stronger than the one around 1.08. I hope for a pullback to 1.06 since the RRR is not quite good at the current setup.
Am I correct in my Cup and Handle assumption?
EURUSD CUP & HANDLE PATTERNEURUSD has formed an U shaped formation considering a Cup And Handle pattern on its daily chart.
The price is approaching the Breakout: 1.07362 where long could be executed following up with uptrend confirmation
stops will be placed Stop: 1.06398
targets
62%: 1.14781
79%: 1.16789
127%: 1.22637
162%: 1.26710