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Chart patterns are the visual representation of the trader’s emotions and psychology about an
asset for a particular time period. A Cup and handle price pattern is a bullish pattern which is
formed rarely but gives a strong buy opportunity which can yield good profits. This pattern
just did not throw away the pattern to use; rather he provided time frame measurements for
each component of the pattern as well where the pattern gives best results. Although the
pattern can work in small time frames, it needs to be on bigger time frames to give proper
results. Based on research, the pattern should be formed over a period of at least 7 weeks and
● Shape: According to O' Neil a cup needs to be "U" shaped to perform better. "V" shaped
● Duration: Cup duration should range from 7 weeks to 65 weeks. While the handle
● Volume: Volume should decrease when price moves down and should increase when
price moves up. Price moving up with decreasing volume will most probably fail the
pattern.
can enter when the price breaks this neckline after completing the pattern while placing the
stop loss below the handle or maybe a bit higher according to your risk appetite. In spite of
raising the stop loss, you should always reduce the position size to let the pattern work. Once
you enter the trade and price moves up, you should raise the stop loss to the breakeven.
Although Fibonacci levels are the best way to calculate the profit target, a usual profit target is