What Is a Descending Triangle Chart Pattern? A descending triangle is a powerful technical analysis pattern with a predictive accuracy of 87%. The pattern is flexible and can break out up or down, and is a continuation or a reversal pattern.
A descending triangle has one declining trendline that connects a series of lower highs and a second horizontal trendline that connects a series of lows. A descending triangle can be bearish or bullish or a reversal or continuation pattern, depending on the direction of the price breakout.
A descending triangle occurring during a price uptrend, with a price breakout above the resistance line, is considered a bullish continuation pattern. (See chart below) Conversely, a descending triangle occurring during a price downtrend, with the price breaking out above the resistance line, is considered a reversal pattern.