In this article, we want to give you a “heads up” on the Gold.
The pair has formed a BULLISH SHARK pattern on a daily chart.
The Harmonic Shark pattern is a relatively new trading pattern that was discovered in 2011 by Scott Carney. The shark pattern is somewhat similar to the crab pattern identified by the overextended swing/pivot point C.
Rules for the Shark pattern
Before you try and trade the pattern, make sure that the following rules are met:
The Shark pattern has the following ratios.
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CD leg extends XA leg between 113% – 161.8%
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BC leg extends beyond X by 113% of the OX leg
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CD leg is also an extension of AB by 161.8% – 224%
Unlike other harmonic patterns, the trades are entered as follows:
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Entry is at 88.6% of XAÂ leg with stops coming in at point D
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Targets can be 61.8% of CD
How to trade this pattern? Since the pair has reached almost 2.24% Fibonacci extension of the AB leg this is the zone for the market entry as it is shown on the chart. The stop loss should be below the point D 72.500 level. The take profit target should be at least 50% Fibonacci retracement of the 1372-1156 C-D range.