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Plain-English education on swing trading, day trading, chart and candlestick patterns, indicators, fundamentals, risk management, and the psychology of trading — from the team behind the StockSetups daily scanner.

Chart Patterns

The Head and Shoulders Pattern: How to Spot and Trade a Classic Reversal

The head and shoulders pattern is one of the most reliable reversal signals in technical analysis. Learn its anatomy, how to confirm a breakdown, and how to calculate a price target.

Jun 17, 20268 min read
Chart Patterns

Failed Breakouts & Bull Traps: Turning Losers Into Signals

Not every breakout follows through — but a failed breakout isn't just a loss to absorb. Learn how to spot bull traps, bear traps, and fakeouts before they cost you, and how to flip them into actionable reversal signals.

Jun 7, 20269 min read
Chart Patterns

Breakout Trading Explained: How to Spot and Trade Breakouts

A breakout occurs when price moves decisively above resistance or below support. Learn how to identify real breakouts, avoid fakeouts, and manage risk.

May 18, 20269 min read
Chart Patterns

The 10 Essential Chart Patterns Every Trader Should Know

Master the 10 most important chart patterns in technical analysis — from triangles to head and shoulders — and learn how to trade each one.

May 14, 202611 min read
Chart Patterns

The Ascending Triangle Pattern: A Bullish Breakout Setup

The ascending triangle is one of the most reliable bullish continuation patterns in technical analysis — here's how to spot and trade it.

Apr 20, 20268 min read
Chart Patterns

The Cup and Handle Pattern: How to Spot and Trade It

The cup and handle is one of the most reliable bullish continuation patterns. Learn how to identify it, time your entry, and measure your target.

Apr 16, 20267 min read
Chart Patterns

The Bull Flag Pattern: Trading the Momentum Continuation

The bull flag pattern combines a sharp price surge with a brief, orderly pullback — signaling that buyers are likely to push the stock higher again.

Apr 12, 20268 min read

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