The volume pattern also differs in this formation. In the other triangular
patterns, volume tends to diminish as the price swings grow narrower. Just the
opposite happens in the broadening formation. The volume tends to expand
along with the wider price swings. This situation represents a market that is
out of control and unusually emotional. Because this pattern also represents
an unusual amount of public participation, it most often occurs at major
market tops. The expanding pattern, therefore, is usually a bearish formation.
It generally appears near the end of a major bull market.
Figure 6.5 A broadening top. This type of expanding triangle usually occurs
at major tops. It shows three successively higher peaks and two declining
troughs. The violation of the second trough completes the pattern. This is an
unusually difficult pattern to trade and fortunately is relatively rare.
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