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Runaway Gap / Measuring Gap

The Runaway Gap appears in the middle of a strong trend, signaling the trend will continue. Also called Measuring Gap.

GAPGAP50%Runaway Gap: Appears in middle of strong trend → Marks 50% of trend

Pattern Details

Category

continuation

Success Rate

68%

Average Move

+12%

Duration

Mid-trend

Pattern Structure

Pattern Structure
Key components that define this chart pattern
  • 1
    Strong trend in progress
  • 2
    Gap appears in middle of trend
  • 3
    Price continues in prior direction

Trading Rules

Trading Rules
Essential rules for trading this pattern successfully
  • ✓
    Enter position in gap direction
  • ✓
    Confirm with volume
  • ✓
    Target = Measure from trend start to gap
  • ✓
    Stop loss on opposite side of gap
Trading Tips
  • Appears approximately in middle of trend
  • Helps predict price target
  • Also called "continuation gap"

Statistics

Breakout Statistics
Bullish Breakout68%
Bearish Breakout68%
Performance Metrics
Average Rise+12%
Average Decline-12%
Pullback Rate14%