Most Important Chart Patterns for Gold
Trading
Pattern Name Type Signal Description
Double Bottom Reversal Buy Looks like 'W',
support tested twice
and holds.
Double Top Reversal Sell Looks like 'M',
resistance tested
twice and fails.
Head and Shoulders Reversal Sell Peak–higher peak–
lower peak (bearish
setup).
Inverse Head and Reversal Buy Dip–lower dip–
Shoulders higher dip (bullish
setup).
Ascending Triangle Continuation Buy Higher lows + flat
resistance =
breakout likely up.
Descending Triangle Continuation Sell Lower highs + flat
support =
breakdown likely
down.
Symmetrical Continuation Wait/Breakout Price consolidates;
Triangle breakout direction
decides entry.
Flag & Pennant Continuation Buy/Sell Short consolidation
after big move;
continuation in
same direction.
Cup and Handle Reversal Buy U-shaped base
followed by a small
pullback.
Rising Wedge Reversal Sell Higher highs &
higher lows
converging —
bearish breakdown.
Falling Wedge Reversal Buy Lower highs &
lower lows
converging —
bullish breakout.