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# Chart Patterns

A chart pattern is a visual formation or shape within a price chart that provides information about what prices may do next.

Chart patterns are used in technical analysis to identify trends in the price movement of an asset.

They provide a framework for analyzing the battle between bulls and bears and can help traders determine who is winning so that they can position themselves accordingly.