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Cup with High Handle

The Cup with High Handle has the handle positioned in the upper portion of the cup, near the cup top.

High handleCUPCup with High Handle: Handle in upper portion → Strong rise

Pattern Details

Category

continuation

Success Rate

81%

Average Move

+22%

Duration

2-5 months

Pattern Structure

Pattern Structure
Key components that define this chart pattern
  • 1
    Cup portion: U-shaped
  • 2
    Handle: Positioned in upper portion of cup
  • 3
    Breakout: Exceeds handle high

Trading Rules

Trading Rules
Essential rules for trading this pattern successfully
  • ✓
    Enter position when price breaks above handle high
  • ✓
    Handle in upper 1/3 of cup
  • ✓
    Target = Depth of the cup
  • ✓
    Stop loss below handle
Trading Tips
  • Handle higher than standard Cup and Handle
  • Similar effectiveness
  • Combine with increasing volume

Statistics

Breakout Statistics
Bullish Breakout81%
Bearish Breakout19%
Performance Metrics
Average Rise+22%
Average Decline-0%
Pullback Rate6%