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Descending Scallop
bearish
Definition
An inverted-J rounded rally and rollover within a downtrend.
Psychology
A rounded lift that rolls back over — the downtrend resumes.
Real-life analogy
💡 A wave curling over before it crashes.
Expected direction
down
Entry / Stop / Target
Entry: On the break below the scallop's origin. · Stop: Above the scallop's high. · Target: Scallop height projected below the break.
Historical behaviour
Mirror image of the ascending scallop.
Illustrative success rate
~60% continue downward · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Buying the rounded lift in a downtrend
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Descending Scallop generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. After a confirmed Descending Scallop, the expected direction is usually:
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Descending Scallop?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.