There are numerous types of patterns, all named according to the shapes that the price graphs form between the support and resistance lines. The general types of patterns include Triangles, Channels, Wedges, and Head-and-Shoulders.
When trading in the financial markets including stocks and currency as well as futures and CFDs the basics of chart patterns holds true and will help you properly enter and exit positions successfully
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