Triangle ascendant Complete Guide

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What is Triangle ascendant?

Le triangle ascendant est une figure de continuation à biais haussier. Il nécessite au moins 20 barres pour se former. Cette figure est largement reconnue en analyse technique et peut être observée sur tous les marchés et toutes les unités de temps.

Identification Rules

Horizontal Resistance: At least two distinct peaks must touch a horizontal resistance line at nearly the same price level.
Rising Support: At least two distinct troughs must form a rising trendline, indicating higher lows.
Duration and Shape: The pattern should consist of at least 20 bars and take the shape of a right-angled triangle narrowing toward an apex.
Volume Profile: Volume should generally decline as the pattern develops, followed by a sharp increase on the breakout bar.

References

Thomas N. Bulkowski (2005). Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns.
Steve Nison (2001). Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques.

FAQ

What is the historical success rate of an Ascending Triangle?

According to Bulkowski, the upward breakout in a bull market has a low failure rate of about 13%.

How do you calculate the price target after a breakout?

Measure the height of the triangle at its widest point and add this value to the breakout price level.

Can an Ascending Triangle break to the downside?

Yes, while bullish-biased, they can break downward. Bulkowski notes this occurs in roughly 32% of cases in certain market conditions.

Is volume confirmation necessary for the breakout?

High volume on the breakout significantly increases the reliability of the move and reduces the chance of a false breakout.

Where is the most conservative place to set a stop-loss?

A conservative stop-loss is typically placed just below the most recent higher low within the triangle.

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Reviewed by KlineVision Research Team, CFA Charterholder, 10+ years quantitative research· 23 avr. 2026

Parts of this page (FAQ, introductions) are AI-assisted. Core data and statistics are algorithmically computed. All pattern definitions are human-reviewed.

Data source: EODHD · Last updated: 23 avr. 2026

Avertissement : Cette page est basée sur des données de marché publiques et une analyse technique algorithmique. Elle ne constitue pas un conseil en investissement.