Bearish lean
Continuation
5m–1HBear flag
A sharp decline followed by a tight upward or sideways pause. Continuation short setups favor controlled bounces, not violent shortsqueezes.
Schematic · placeholder
Intraday continuation after a failed reclaim.
How to spot
- 01Impulsive pole lower
- 02Shallow bounce or rising channel with lower participation
- 03Break of flag lows continues the decline
Invalidation
Reclaim of the pole origin or aggressive expansion through flag highs.
Trader note
If the bounce is wide and chaotic, it may not be a flag.