The cup and handle pattern is a valuable tool for traders to identify bullish trends and price movements in stock markets. The pattern can help traders identify clear entry and exit points as well as stop loss levels to minimise losses and maximise...
The cup and handle pattern is a decades-old chart pattern that was popularised by William J. O'Neil, a well-known investor and the founder of Investor's Business Daily. He introduced this concept in his book How to Make Money in Stocks, published in the 1980s. O'Neil observed that this pattern often appears in stocks before they make significant upward moves, especially when supported by strong trading volume during the breakout.
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This pattern is used to identify potential bullish trends in stocks, commodities, or other financial instruments. The pattern gets its name due to its distinct resemblance to a cup with a handle when viewed on a price chart. The pattern begins with a rounded, U-shaped decline and recovery, forming the 'cup'. After the cup is formed, there is a smaller, sideways or slightly downward consolidation phase, creating the 'handle'. This handle typically represents a brief pause before the price breaks out in an upward direction.
