medium · Volume Price Analysis wyckoff-laws

A pennant (symmetrical triangle) forms over ten days with price and volume compressing significantly.

Why is this pattern often referred to as a 'coiled spring' in the context of Volume Price Analysis?

  1. The compression of price and volume represents a buildup of 'cause' that will result in a rapid 'effect'.
  2. It happens because the candle wicks keep growing longer as the pattern forms, showing clear rejection.
  3. It's because market makers are simply waiting on a scheduled news catalyst before letting the price jump higher.
  4. The label only applies if volume actually increases while the triangle pattern is forming.

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