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Trendlines and channels
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In a trend the floor itself moves, so we use sloping lines.
- An uptrend line connects at least two rising lows; a downtrend line connects falling highs. Extend it forward to see where the floor may be.
- Two points draw a line; many analysts trust it more after a third touch.
- A parallel line through the highs creates a channel — MetaTrader 5 describes its equidistant channel as two parallel trendlines.
- A horizontal channel is a rectangle; converging lines form a triangle.
- A clear break is an early warning, not a certainty. Never force a line to fit.
Quick check
Three questions. Pick an answer to see why.
1.An uptrend line is drawn by connecting:
2.What makes a channel?
3.Price breaks your trendline clearly. What is the professional response?
Sources
Every fact in this lesson is backed by the sources below.
- 1.MetaTrader 5 Help — Equidistant ChannelEquidistant channel = two parallel trendlines connecting price extremes; drawn with two points
- 2.CME Group Education — Trend and continuation patternsRectangles as channel-like consolidation; triangles drawn from two lines
- 3.ASX — Shares course 11: Technical analysis (PDF)Lines drawn through highs and lows act as resistance and support
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