Technical analysis

Three Black Crows Candlestick Pattern Three Black Crows is a bearish reversal pattern of three consecutive long-bodied candles. Volume and placement determine signal strength.

Three Drives Pattern A harmonic reversal pattern of three symmetrical price thrusts and retracements, signalling exhaustion and trend reversal.

Three Inside Up and Down A three-candle pattern where the second candle is contained within the first, and the third candle confirms the direction of the inside pair—extending the reversal or continuation signal.

Three Outside Up and Down A three-candle continuation pattern where the second candle engulfs the first, and the third candle closes further in the engulfing direction—confirming sustained directional momentum.

Three white soldiers Three white soldiers is a bullish continuation pattern of three consecutive bullish candles, each opening within the prior candle's body and closing near its high, showing steady buying pressure.

Three White Soldiers and Three Black Crows Patterns Candlestick patterns signaling trend reversal: three white soldiers (bullish), three black crows (bearish). Structures, validity, and false signals.

Three White Soldiers Candlestick Pattern The three white soldiers candlestick pattern signals strong buying momentum with three consecutive bullish candles, each opening within the prior candle's body.

Three-Line Strike: A Candlestick Continuation Pattern The three-line strike candlestick pattern is a four-candle continuation setup where three candles in one direction are followed by a fourth candle that engulfs all three, signalling momentum continuation despite initial reversal illusion.

Tick Chart A bar chart where each bar represents a fixed number of trades (ticks) rather than time, grouping activity by volume instead of clock.

Tick Volume A volume substitute that counts the number of trades (ticks) executed per bar, used in markets where true transaction volume data is unavailable or unreliable.

Trend-Following vs Mean-Reversion: Choosing the Right Indicators Why trend-following vs mean-reversion indicator choice depends on market regime; moving averages fail in ranges, and how to identify which framework fits.

Trendline A trendline is a straight line drawn on a chart connecting two or more price points, used to identify and confirm the direction and slope of a price trend.

Tri-Star Three consecutive doji candles forming a rare reversal signal at the extreme of an extended trend.

TRIN (Arms Index) Readings and What They Mean How to read TRIN (Arms Index) values to measure market buying and selling pressure, with interpretation thresholds and trader signals.

Triple bottom A triple bottom is a bullish reversal pattern consisting of three approximately equal lows separated by two rallies, indicating exhaustion of a downtrend.

Triple Exponential Moving Average A moving average that applies three successive exponential smoothing layers to minimise lag whilst preserving trend clarity, reducing noise compared to single EMA smoothing.

Triple Moving Average Crossover System How a triple moving average crossover system filters trend signals and reduces false crossovers compared to two-line approaches.

Triple top A triple top is a bearish reversal pattern consisting of three approximately equal peaks separated by two valleys, indicating exhaustion of an uptrend.

Triple Top and Triple Bottom Chart Patterns How triple-top and triple-bottom reversal patterns form, their volume behavior, and how to calculate measured-move targets.

TRIX Indicator: Triple-Smoothed EMA Momentum TRIX indicator uses triple exponential smoothing to filter noise and reveal momentum trends with fewer false crossovers than standard oscillators.

True Strength Index A double-smoothed momentum oscillator that reduces price noise while preserving the direction of the underlying trend.

True Strength Index Settings: Choosing the Right Periods How TSI period inputs control noise reduction versus responsiveness, with preset configurations for intraday, swing, and position trading timeframes.

Tweezer Tops and Bottoms Consecutive candles sharing matching highs (tops) or lows (bottoms) signal failed momentum and potential trend reversal.

Two Crows: A Three-Candle Bearish Reversal Pattern The Two Crows candlestick pattern signals a reversal from uptrend to downtrend with three candles: a gap up, then two consecutive bearish closes that engulf the gap.

Ultimate Oscillator A momentum indicator combining three timeframe buying pressure ratios to reduce false divergence signals.

Unfilled Gap as a Support or Resistance Zone Why the edges of unfilled price gaps often mark support or resistance, distinct from gap-fill behavior, with gap-and-go examples.

Unique Three River Bottom Candlestick Pattern The unique three river bottom is a rare three-candle bullish reversal pattern featuring a long bearish candle followed by two small consolidation candles.

Up/Down Volume Ratio Market breadth indicator measuring total volume of advancing stocks against declining stocks.

Upper Shadow on a Candlestick: What It Signals A long upper shadow on a candlestick reveals intraday selling pressure and rejection at higher prices. Learn what traders interpret from this pattern.

Upside Gap Two Crows A bearish reversal pattern where two consecutive dark candles appear after an upside gap, failing to close it—signalling a potential trend reversal despite apparent strength.

Upside/Downside Volume Ratio The daily ratio of trading volume in advancing stocks versus declining stocks, revealing the conviction and force behind breadth movements.

Using Breadth Signals to Identify Sector Rotation How comparing breadth across sectors reveals which groups are gaining institutional sponsorship during market rotations.

Using Volume to Confirm a Support or Resistance Breakout A breakout through support or resistance needs above-average volume to be credible. Low-volume breaks are often reversals or false signals; high volume confirms conviction.

Using Volume to Confirm Candlestick Patterns How above-average or below-average volume confirms or invalidates candlestick reversal and continuation signals.

VIX Volume Indicator The trading volume of VIX futures and options as a sentiment signal for equity market stress or complacency.

Volume at Price Levels: Support and Resistance Volume at price levels reveals past trading clusters where large numbers of participants are anchored, making those zones strong support or resistance in future price action.

Volume by Time of Day: Intraday Patterns Explained How trading volume follows predictable intraday patterns, with the highest activity at market open and close and a midday trough.

Volume Climax and Reversal Signals What a volume climax reversal signal is and how extreme volume spikes at price extremes often signal exhaustion and potential reversals rather than continuation.

Volume Climax Reversal Pattern Volume climax reversal pattern: abnormally high volume spike at trend end signals exhaustion and likely price reversal. Learn to identify genuine climax.

Volume Confirmation of a Breakout Volume confirmation of a breakout reveals whether a price move is genuine conviction or a false break; heavy volume validates sustained directional force.

Volume Divergence With Price: What It Signals Volume divergence occurs when price makes a new high or low while trading volume shrinks, signaling weakening conviction and potential trend reversal.

Volume Dry-Up Pattern in Technical Analysis The volume dry-up pattern shows successive narrow-range bars on contracting volume, often preceding sharp directional moves as consolidation coils tighter.

Volume Expansion on Breakout vs Fakeout: How to Tell the Difference Volume expansion on breakout reveals conviction behind price moves. Genuine breakouts typically show 50%+ above-average volume; fakeouts lack this expansion, signaling weakness.

Volume in After-Hours Trading: Limitations and Interpretation Why volume in after-hours trading is thin and distorts price moves; how to adjust volume-based indicators for extended sessions.

Volume in Thin Markets: How to Interpret Low-Liquidity Volume Signals Why volume signals fail in thin, low-liquidity markets and what adjustments traders make when interpreting volume in thinly traded instruments.

Volume Nodes in Market Profile: High and Low Node Trading Volume nodes in market profile: high-volume nodes (HVN) and low-volume nodes (LVN), how price stalls at support and resistance, and acceleration through thin areas.

Volume on Gap Up vs Gap Down: What It Signals Understanding what volume on gap ups and gap downs reveals about gap continuation, fill probability, and trader conviction.

Volume Oscillator Momentum indicator showing the difference between short and long-term volume moving averages.

Volume Price Trend A cumulative indicator that weights trading volume by the percentage change in closing price to measure the intensity of price-driven accumulation and distribution.

Volume Price Trend Indicator Explained The VPT indicator combines price change percentage with volume to measure trend strength and confirm directional momentum.

Volume Profile Support Support and resistance levels derived from where the most trading volume occurred; areas where price previously consolidated.

Volume Profile vs VWAP: Key Differences Contrasts volume profile's price-level distribution with VWAP's time-weighted average price so traders know when each applies.

Volume Rate of Change Momentum indicator measuring the acceleration of trading volume relative to a reference period.

Volume Shelf Pattern: Support Zones Built by Volume How volume shelves—horizontal bands of accumulated trading activity—act as future support and resistance levels in price charts.

Volume Spike: What It Means for Price Action What constitutes an abnormal volume spike in trading, why they occur, and how traders interpret them as reversals or breakout confirmations.

Volume Spread Analysis Basics Learn volume spread analysis (VSA), a Wyckoff-derived method for reading candle body size and volume to spot institutional accumulation, distribution, and no-demand bars.

Volume Spread Analysis Explained How price range and volume reveal effort, commitment, and hidden buying or selling pressure in a candle.

Volume Trend vs Price Trend: When They Agree and When They Diverge Understand the four combinations of price and volume trends in technical analysis: when they confirm each other, diverge, and what each pattern suggests about trend strength.

Volume-Breadth Divergence When trading volume and breadth trend disagree, signaling potential reversal or weakness in the move.

Volume-Weighted Average Price An intraday benchmark price reflecting the average price paid across all shares traded, weighted by transaction volume.