Continuation Patterns

A continuation pattern is a consolidation zone that serves as a rest stop during a trend. After bulls and bears reevaluate their positions and portfolios, the market continues on with the existing trend. Whichever group was the more aggressive before the pattern resumes this leadership.

This is covered in detail in Chapter 9, “Chart Patterns—When the Market Needs a Rest.”

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