Example The following example shows both symmetric triangle breakout (continuous) and Symmetric Triangle breakdown (reversal) pattern formation in current Baidu (BIDU) stock. Baidu (BIDU) stock trading in a Symmetric Triangle pattern for the year 2016 between $139 to $216. BIDU formed symmetric triangle pattern as it made lower highs and higher lows in a coil format. It formed 3 upper pivots and 2 lower pivots to complete the pattern. Currently, BIDU is trading at $174 near the 3/4th of pattern width level. BIDU is also trading above 200 SMA and may breakout from the pattern upper or lower trendlines. The case for both upside or downside breakout trades is presented here. Trading BIDU breakout 1. BIDU was trading (January 2017) in a Symmetric Triangle with a weekly close at $174. 2. The pattern formed 3 higher-low pivots on the upper trendline. 3. If price breaks above the upper trend line with increased volume, it may signal a breakout. 4. Enter long on upper trendline breakout above $189.5. 5. Place a Stop at the Apex $176. 6. The height of the Symmetric Triangle pattern is $80. 7. Targets are placed at 62% ($237) and 100% ($266) of its height above the breakout levels.
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