Chart Patterns

Descending Triangle

Also called: falling triangle

A bearish pattern of lower highs pressing down on a flat horizontal support line, coiling toward a downside breakdown.

Schematic of a descending triangle — illustrative geometry, not a live price chart.

A descending triangle is the mirror of the ascending triangle: a falling upper trendline of lower highs squeezes price against one fixed support level. Sellers grow more aggressive while buyers defend a single floor.

A close below the horizontal support on rising volume is the classic trigger, with a measured-move target of the triangle's height projected down. As with all patterns it can fail and resolve the other way.

On StockSetups

StockSetups is long-only, so a descending triangle is filtered off the tradable board — but recognizing it helps you avoid buying into a name still pressing on support.

Related terms

Ascending TriangleSymmetrical TriangleSupport and ResistanceBreakout

See descending triangle on tonight's board.

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