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Bear Flag

Sharp move down followed by a tight, upward-sloping consolidation channel.

ContinuationBearishMedium reliability15m1h4h
Bear Flag

Concept

Bear Flags appear in strong downtrends. Breakdown from the consolidation channel signals continuation.

Trading Plan

  • Clear prior impulse down.
  • Consolidation slopes slightly upward or moves sideways.
  • Multiple touches on channel boundaries.

Confirmation

  • Break and close below channel.
  • Volume pickup on breakdown.

Invalidation

  • Close above upper boundary.
  • Deep retrace of prior impulse.

Targets

  • Target = Breakdown - Flagpole height.

Measured move: Target ≈ Breakdown - (Flagpole height)

Risk

Above upper flag boundary or retest high.