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Bull Flag
bullish
Definition
A sharp rally (pole) then a small downward-sloping consolidation (flag).
Psychology
After a strong jump, price rests a little before likely continuing up.
Real-life analogy
💡 A flag on a pole: a strong run up, then a gentle drift before the next leg up.
Expected direction
up
Entry / Stop / Target
Entry: On a breakout above the flag. · Stop: Below the flag low. · Target: Pole height projected up from the breakout.
Historical behaviour
Reliable continuation in strong uptrends.
Illustrative success rate
~60-68% on breakout · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Confusing a deep retrace with a flag
- • Chasing extended poles
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Bull Flag generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. After a confirmed Bull Flag, the expected direction is usually:
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Bull Flag?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.