When markets are trending upward or downward, traders often have pretty clear opportunities to ride the momentum. But what happens when the market stalls and starts to trade sideways ? Sideways , or “ neutral ,” markets—better described as range-bound markets —can frustrate traders who depend on a trend to bring in profits. Besides this challenge, sideways markets also offer very special opportunities to those who understand how to identify and trade neutral patterns . In th

Mastering the Falling Wedge Pattern: A Trader’s Guide to Spotting Bullish Reversals First of all, a falling wedge  is a bullish chart pattern  with a twist. In short, it shows price squeezing between sloping support and resistance lines . Because of this pressure, traders often expect a breakout to the upside  — a welcome sight after heavy selling. On top of that, it tells a deeper story about shifting market sentiment  underneath the surface. No wonder why so many traders w