This is a very popular and commonly used pattern in trading. This is basically a consolidation period where prices are trading within a clear range.
You draw 2 parallel lines, the top and the bottom. This is best traded in the direction of the trend.
A breakout occurs once the price finishes the day above or below the parallel lines. The target is the height of the trading range added to the break out point.
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In an uptrend it's best to go long at the bottom of the range and maybe short at the top.
This is good for short term trading and this is a classic example of a buy at support and sell at resistance.
