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Cup with Low Handle

The Cup with Low Handle has the handle positioned in the lower portion of the cup, near the cup bottom.

Low handleCUPCup with Low Handle: Handle in lower portion → Rise moderately

Pattern Details

Category

continuation

Success Rate

73%

Average Move

+18%

Duration

2-5 months

Pattern Structure

Pattern Structure
Key components that define this chart pattern
  • 1
    Cup portion: U-shaped
  • 2
    Handle: Positioned in lower 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 lower 1/3 of cup
  • ✓
    Target = Depth of the cup
  • ✓
    Stop loss below handle
Trading Tips
  • Less effective than Cup with High Handle
  • Requires more careful confirmation
  • Volume important on breakout

Statistics

Breakout Statistics
Bullish Breakout73%
Bearish Breakout27%
Performance Metrics
Average Rise+18%
Average Decline-0%
Pullback Rate9%