The 20 chart patterns PatternX detects

All 20 patterns at a glance

Every pattern below is detected on every supported market (crypto, US stocks, ETFs and FX) and timeframe, in both PatternX Classic and PatternX AI mode.

Bullish reversal patterns

Bottoming formations that mark a possible turn from a downtrend to an uptrend.

• BullishInverse Head and Shoulders patternWhat an inverse head and shoulders bottom looks like, how to confirm its neckline breakout, why it can fail, and how PatternX detects and scores the pattern.
• BullishDouble Bottom patternWhat a double bottom (W pattern) is, how to confirm its breakout, why some fail, a worked example, and how PatternX detects, scores and trades the pattern.
• BullishTriple Bottom patternTriple bottom pattern explained: how three tests of support form a bullish reversal, how to confirm and invalidate it, and how PatternX detects it.
• BullishRounding Bottom patternWhat a rounding bottom (saucer) is, how to spot and confirm the slow bowl-shaped reversal, why it fails, and how PatternX's 45-bar detector finds it.

Bearish reversal patterns

Topping formations that mark a possible turn from an uptrend to a downtrend.

• BearishHead and Shoulders patternLearn to spot, confirm and trade a head and shoulders top: neckline, volume, invalidation, a worked example, and the exact rules PatternX uses to detect it.
• BearishDouble Top patternHow a double top (M top) forms, why the neckline break matters, common false signals, a worked example, and the exact rules PatternX uses to find it.
• BearishTriple Top patternHow a triple top forms, where to draw its neckline, what confirms or invalidates it, a worked example, and the rules PatternX uses to detect and score it.
• BearishRounding Top patternRounding top (inverted saucer) explained: how a slow dome signals a bearish reversal, what confirms the breakdown, and how PatternX detects it for short trades.

Continuation patterns

Pauses inside a trend that often resolve in the trend’s direction.

• BullishCup and Handle patternCup and handle pattern guide: the rounded base and short handle, what confirms the breakout, why it fails, and the exact rules PatternX uses to detect it.
• BullishBull Flag patternHow to identify and trade a bull flag: the pole, the flag, the breakout, volume, stop and target, plus the exact rules PatternX uses to detect the pattern.
• BearishBear Flag patternA bear flag is a brief bounce after a sharp drop. Learn to spot it, confirm the breakdown, place stop and target, avoid squeezes, and see how PatternX detects it.
• BullishAscending Triangle patternAscending triangle pattern explained: flat resistance, rising lows, breakout confirmation, targets, failure modes and the exact rules PatternX uses to detect it.
• BearishDescending Triangle patternDescending triangle explained: flat support, lower highs, how to confirm the breakdown, set stops and targets, avoid false breaks, and how PatternX detects it.
• BullishBullish Pennant patternWhat a bullish pennant is, how it differs from a flag or triangle, how to confirm the breakout and set a target, and how PatternX checks that a pennant narrows.
• BearishBearish Pennant patternHow to recognize a bearish pennant after a sharp decline, confirm the breakdown, plan stop and target, avoid bear traps, and see how PatternX detects it.
• BullishBullish Rectangle patternBullish rectangle explained: the flat trading range that pauses an uptrend, how to confirm the breakout, measured-move targets, and PatternX's exact rules.
• BearishBearish Rectangle patternWhat a bearish rectangle is, how to read the range after a decline, confirm the breakdown below support, plan stop and target, and how PatternX detects it.

Triangles and wedges that can break either way

Converging formations that can resolve as a reversal or a continuation.

• NeutralSymmetrical Triangle patternSymmetrical triangle (coil) explained: converging trendlines, breakouts in either direction, targets, head fakes, and how PatternX trades whichever side breaks.
• BullishFalling Wedge patternFalling wedge pattern guide: two falling, converging trendlines, why it reads as bullish, breakout confirmation, targets and stops, and PatternX's detection rules.
• BearishRising Wedge patternRising wedge explained: two rising, converging trendlines, why the pattern is bearish, confirming the breakdown, stops and targets, and how PatternX detects it.