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Lazy S

The Lazy S has a horizontal S-shaped pattern where price follows a curved S path.

SupportResistanceLazy S: Sideways oscillation in channel → Continue trend

Pattern Details

Category

bilateral

Success Rate

55%

Average Move

0%

Duration

2-6 weeks

Pattern Structure

Pattern Structure
Key components that define this chart pattern
  • 1
    Portion 1: Curves upward
  • 2
    Portion 2: Curves downward
  • 3
    Overall: Horizontal S shape

Trading Rules

Trading Rules
Essential rules for trading this pattern successfully
  • ✓
    Wait for clear breakout
  • ✓
    No preferred direction
  • ✓
    Target = Amplitude of the pattern
  • ✓
    Stop loss on opposite side of pattern
Trading Tips
  • Rare pattern
  • Low success rate
  • Requires caution

Statistics

Breakout Statistics
Bullish Breakout50%
Bearish Breakout50%
Performance Metrics
Average Rise+8%
Average Decline-8%
Pullback Rate22%