Triangle
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A triangle is a sideways corrective pattern consisting of five waves (A-B-C-D-E), each subdividing into three waves (3-3-3-3-3). Triangles appear in Wave 4, Wave B, or Wave X positions and reflect a temporary balance between buyers and sellers before the trend resumes — typically followed by a swift thrust in the direction of the larger trend.
What is an Elliott Wave Triangle?
A triangle is a sideways corrective pattern consisting of five waves (A-B-C-D-E), each subdividing into three waves (3-3-3-3-3). Triangles appear in Wave 4, Wave B, or Wave X positions and reflect a temporary balance between buyers and sellers before the trend resumes — typically followed by a swift thrust in the direction of the larger trend.
Triangle Structure: A-B-C-D-E Breakdown
| Wave | Structure | Direction | Characteristic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wave A | 3-wave (a-b-c) | Against trend | Starts the sideways range |
| Wave B | 3-wave (a-b-c) | Against Wave A | Defines the upper boundary trendline |
| Wave C | 3-wave (a-b-c) | Same as Wave A | Must be shorter than Wave B |
| Wave D | 3-wave (a-b-c) | Against Wave C | Must be shorter than Wave C |
| Wave E | 3-wave (a-b-c) | Same as Wave C | Final wave before thrust; often ends near apex |