The Butterfly-Harmonic Pattern
The Butterfly-Harmonic Pattern - Forex Trader’s Perspective - As explained in our introduction , Harmonic Patterns use Fibonacci retracement tool, to enable the trader determine turning points (trend reversal zones) with nearest accuracy. All Harmonic Patterns are shaped in a zigzag formation, “M” shape depicting an uptrend and a “W” depicting a downtrend. The Butterfly like all Harmonic patterns, has five points - namely, “XABCD”. As always, the market will provide the “XA” leg – being the impulse leg or move. The trader therefore is expected to identify the remaining “BCD” points. Therefore, using the Fibonacci retracement tool, you can measure and identify “BCD” points based on the following measurement guidelines or Criteria : - Plot the Fibonacci from peak of to the lowest point on the chart, then identify: - 1) Point B: Which should be at around level 78.6, retracement of leg “XA”. 2) Point C: Which should be between 38.2 and 88.6, retr