{"id":285138,"date":"2025-06-10T05:36:38","date_gmt":"2025-06-10T05:36:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/uncategorized\/mastering-the-cup-and-handle-pattern-a-complete-guide\/"},"modified":"2025-06-10T05:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-06-10T05:36:38","slug":"mastering-the-cup-and-handle-pattern-a-complete-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=285138","title":{"rendered":"Mastering The Cup And Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>This blog post provides a step-by-step guide to trading the cup and handle pattern.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s an incredibly versatile chart pattern that can suggest tops or bottoms. Yes, there is an inverted cup and handle that you\u2019ll learn about in this blog post.<\/p>\n<p>Most traders think of it as only a stock pattern. However, it works just as well in forex. The key is knowing what time frame to use and understanding the market context.<\/p>\n<p>I will cover all of that and more in this blog post so that you can level up your trading. If you learn better from videos, I\u2019ve got you covered. Watch the video below for a detailed explanation of how to trade the cup with a handle chart pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s get started.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\">\n<p> <iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide\" width=\"840\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7Eb6sdZWojA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe> <\/p>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"what-is-a-cup-and-handle-pattern\">What is a Cup and Handle Pattern?<\/h2>\n<p>Unlike most chart patterns, the cup and handle can represent a continuation or a reversal in the market. It\u2019s more versatile than other chart patterns that suggest a reversal or continuation, but not both.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>The cup resembles a rounded bottom, while the handle forms a slight downward consolidation. The consolidation is similar to a descending channel or <a href=\"https:\/\/dailypriceaction.com\/forex-beginners\/bullish-bearish-flag-patterns\/\">bullish flag pattern<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Cup: <\/strong>The rounded bottom, typically spanning several weeks or months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Handle:<\/strong> A slight downward consolidation that looks like a bull flag and should be relatively small compared to the cup.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Neckline:<\/strong> The trend line connecting the two swing highs within the pattern.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how it looks on the GBPUSD daily time frame:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Cup and handle pattern on GBPUSD daily time frame with sloped neckline.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 1\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-and-handle-pattern-1.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-and-handle-pattern-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-and-handle-pattern-1-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-and-handle-pattern-1-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30782 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NjAzOjcwMw==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 14<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The structure above is a continuation cup and handle. However, these patterns can also form after an extended downtrend to signal a bottom, similar to an <a href=\"https:\/\/dailypriceaction.com\/blog\/head-and-shoulders-pattern\/\">inverse head and shoulders<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Notice, too, that the neckline slopes downward. The neckline of a cup with a handle pattern can be ascending, descending, or horizontal.<\/p>\n<p>So, how about the psychology behind the pattern? It\u2019s pretty straightforward. The cup portion is consolidation or a pause in momentum. At the same time, the handle is the higher low that fuels the breakout.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s the psychology behind the GBPUSD pattern:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Market psychology behind the cup and handle pattern.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 2\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-psychology.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-psychology-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-psychology-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-psychology-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30784 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NjIzOjY3Mg==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 15<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"what-time-frames-work-best\">What Time Frames Work Best?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Higher time frames:<\/strong> After over 10 years of trading experience, I\u2019ve found that the cup and handle pattern works best on <a href=\"https:\/\/dailypriceaction.com\/blog\/4-hour-or-daily-time-frame\/\">daily and weekly charts<\/a>. The same is true for every chart pattern.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s more volume in a daily or weekly candle than in a one-hour candle, and volume equals conviction in the forex market.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Think of it this way: In a country with 1 million people, one election has 800,000 voters, while the other has 10,000.<\/p>\n<p>Which election more accurately represents the country\u2019s decision?<\/p>\n<p>The 800,000-voter turnout is a better representation. It\u2019s most of the population, especially compared to the 10,000 voters in the other election.<\/p>\n<p>This is similar to how volume works in the forex market. Every trade is a vote, so the more traders \u201cvoting\u201d within a candle, the more reliable the move is likely to be.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Best time frame to trade the cup and handle\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 3\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cup-handle-time-frame-1.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cup-handle-time-frame-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cup-handle-time-frame-1-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/cup-handle-time-frame-1-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30789 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NjU1OjY3MQ==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 16<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The two candles above look identical. But the one on the left is a one-hour candle, and the one on the right is a daily candle. <\/p>\n<p>Since a daily candle contains 24 one-hour candles, it will always have <em>much <\/em>more volume. And volume equals conviction when trading the forex market.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Lower time frames:<\/strong> While trading the cup and handle on lower time frames is possible, the pattern won\u2019t be as reliable.<\/p>\n<p>Reliability suffers on the lower time frames due to the lack of trades (votes) within those candles. In other words, the lower time frames are prone to false signals.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pro tip: <\/strong>Confirm a cup and handle Breakout in multiple time frames for the most reliable signals.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"cup-and-handle-trading-strategy\">Cup and Handle Trading Strategy<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Move to a higher time frame, like the daily. Look for a rounded bottom followed by a smaller downward correction.<\/p>\n<p>The correction should only cover a small percentage of the cup. This ensures a higher low, which is key to showing strength from buyers.<\/p>\n<p>The neckline can be horizontal, ascending, or descending. However, the second swing high before the handle shouldn\u2019t be aggressively above or below the first swing high.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Cup and handle trading strategy with valid neckline, rounded bottom, and a bull flag handle.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 4\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-trading-strategy-step-1.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-trading-strategy-step-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-trading-strategy-step-1-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-trading-strategy-step-1-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30796 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"Njk1Ojc2NA==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 17<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Wait for a confirmed breakout. A breakout is at least one daily close above the neckline. However, multiple days or candles above the neckline will give you more confidence in the breakout.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Confirmed breakout from cup and handle neckline.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 5\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-breakout.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-breakout-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-breakout-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-breakout-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30800 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NzAzOjY2MA==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 18<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Watch for a retest of the neckline to enter the market. This GBPUSD example had a few valid entries.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Ideal entry for the cup and handle is on a retest of the neckline as new support.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 6\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Buying-a-neckline-retest.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Buying-a-neckline-retest-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Buying-a-neckline-retest-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Buying-a-neckline-retest-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30804 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NzExOjcxMw==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>At the same time, set your stop loss below the breakout candle.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Stop loss placement for cup and handle pattern goes below the breakout candle.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 7\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-stop-loss-placement.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-stop-loss-placement-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-stop-loss-placement-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-stop-loss-placement-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30806 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NzE5OjczNA==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 20<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the breakout candle is relatively small, you may have to place your stop loss one or two candles before it.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t set your stop loss too tight. It will only lead to a premature stopout. Give the market room to breathe so the trade can work in your favor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Set your targets and manage the trade.<\/p>\n<p>In my over 10 years of trading, I\u2019ve found that multiple targets work best. They offer the best chance of profiting from a trade setup, even if the market doesn\u2019t reach your final target.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Use the market\u2019s price action to your advantage by drawing key levels from obvious swing highs or lows on the high time frames. These become your initial targets.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Former lows become new resistance and a possible target.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 8\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Target-area-for-cup-handle-structure.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Target-area-for-cup-handle-structure-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Target-area-for-cup-handle-structure-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Target-area-for-cup-handle-structure-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30810 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NzQzOjczNg==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 21<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Determine the measured objective:<\/strong> A cup and a handle pattern also has a measured objective. It\u2019s the height of the pattern calculated from the neckline breakout.<\/p>\n<p>While measured objectives are not guaranteed, they are an excellent way to determine a chart pattern\u2019s potential.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Measured objective of the cup and handle chart formation.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 9\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-measured-objective.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-measured-objective-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-measured-objective-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Cup-handle-measured-objective-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30808 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"NzU1OjcwOQ==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 22<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"inverted-cup-and-handle-pattern\">Inverted Cup and Handle Pattern<\/h2>\n<p>This is the bearish version of the pattern. It\u2019s also called the inverse cup and handle or upside-down cup and handle. I think it should be called the \u201cigloo pattern,\u201d but that\u2019s just me.<\/p>\n<p>As you may have guessed, the cup has a rounded top, and the handle slopes upward, similar to a bear flag.\u00a0The inverted cup and handle indicates a potential bearish reversal or continuation of a downtrend. <\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s how to trade it:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Step 1: <\/strong>Move to a higher time frame, like before. This time, you\u2019re looking for a rounded top and a slight upward correction.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Inverted cup and handle with a rounded top, upward sloping handle, and horizontal neckline support.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 10\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-and-handle-pattern-1.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-and-handle-pattern-1-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-and-handle-pattern-1-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-and-handle-pattern-1-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30821 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"Nzc5Ojc2OA==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 23<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Wait for a confirmed breakdown. That\u2019s at least one daily close below the neckline, preferably several, to increase confidence in the break.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Multiple daily candles closing below the neckline to confirm the breakdown.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 11\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverse-cup-and-handle-breakdown.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverse-cup-and-handle-breakdown-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverse-cup-and-handle-breakdown-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverse-cup-and-handle-breakdown-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30823 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"Nzg3Ojc0MA==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 24<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 3:<\/strong> Watch for a retest of the neckline. Because this is the inverted version of the formation, you\u2019ll want to sell a retest of the neckline as new resistance.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to set your stop loss. In this case, it will go above the breakdown candle. Because this candle is so large, you could get a little more aggressive and place it lower like this:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Inverse cup and handle with a sell order at the neckline and a stop loss above the breakdown candle.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 12\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-handle-entry-and-stop-loss.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-handle-entry-and-stop-loss-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-handle-entry-and-stop-loss-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Inverted-cup-handle-entry-and-stop-loss-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30827 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"Nzk5Ojc5Mw==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 25<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Step 4:<\/strong> Set your targets and manage the trade as we did before. Don\u2019t forget to use multiple targets, which will be previous swing lows for an inverse cup and handle.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, don\u2019t forget to identify the measured objective as a final target.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"871\" height=\"614\" alt=\"Upside down cup and handle measured objective, which is the height of the pattern measured from the breakdown point.\" title=\"Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 13\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 871px) 100vw, 871px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Upside-down-cup-handle-measured-objective.png 871w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Upside-down-cup-handle-measured-objective-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Upside-down-cup-handle-measured-objective-768x541.png 768w\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn-ikpolol.nitrocdn.com\/UdBFJTUJZdydRsdozzBHbeMVNWjpNCpZ\/assets\/images\/optimized\/rev-2f740b5\/dailypriceaction.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Upside-down-cup-handle-measured-objective-808x.png\" class=\"wp-image-30831 nitro-lazy\" decoding=\"async\" nitro-lazy-empty=\"\" id=\"ODExOjgxNw==-1\"\/><figcaption>Mastering the Cup and Handle Pattern: A Complete Guide 26<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In this case, GBPUSD continued sharply lower after reaching the measured objective. Although it was still an incredible trade, you would\u2019ve left a lot of profit on the table had you closed the entire position here.<\/p>\n<p>One way around this is to keep a portion of the position alive after the objective. For example, you could keep 20% of the position open. Just remember to trail your stop loss in case the market has other plans.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"common-mistakes-to-avoid\">Common Mistakes to Avoid<\/h2>\n<p>After trading for over 10 years, I\u2019ve made every mistake in the book. That\u2019s great news for you, because it means you can learn from my mistakes. <\/p>\n<p>Here are a few of the most common pitfalls when trading this pattern:<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Forcing the Pattern<\/h3>\n<p>Not every rounded bottom with a pullback is a valid cup and handle formation. Before trading one, double-check that it meets the criteria described above.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Over time, you will become better at identifying profitable cups and handles. However, you can do a couple of quick checks to ensure you\u2019re only trading the best patterns.<\/p>\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use higher time frames<\/strong> like we discussed above to filter out the noise and focus on what\u2019s most important.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don\u2019t go overboard.<\/strong> These chart patterns don\u2019t occur often on the high time frames, so draw them sparingly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Avoid a strong bias<\/strong> when analyzing a new chart. Let the market dictate a bias via the chart patterns rather than a preconceived notion of what\u2019s supposed to happen.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignoring Velocity\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p>The velocity of the Breakout is critical to the success of the pattern. If a market doesn\u2019t break out aggressively, it\u2019s prone to failing.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s also essential that you watch the price action as the market breaks out and retests the level. Knowing that big buyers are on board and defending the neckline as new support will give you more confidence.<\/p>\n<p>If the price action is sluggish after the break, it may indicate that big buyers or sellers are not on board.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overlooking Market Context<\/h3>\n<p>A valid cup and handle chart should align with market conditions.\u00a0That\u2019s true for every chart pattern that is worth your time.<\/p>\n<p>For instance, a continuation cup and handle should form within an established uptrend, while a reversal cup and handle should occur after an extended uptrend.<\/p>\n<p>Understanding market conditions surrounding the chart pattern will help you decide if it\u2019s a valid structure.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Setting a Tight Stop Loss<\/h3>\n<p>You may be tempted to trade with a tight stop loss to increase your position size. I\u2019m certainly not judging you because I was right where you are now at one time in my career.<\/p>\n<p>Experience has taught me to reduce my position size and increase my stop loss distance. This is the best way to ensure that you aren\u2019t stopped prematurely.<\/p>\n<p>Giving the trade room to breathe is especially important during volatile periods. So do yourself a favor and focus on giving the market plenty of room to breathe, not maxing out your position size.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading joli-heading jtoc-heading\" id=\"frequently-asked-questions\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746655286959\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is a cup and handle pattern?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Depending on the market context, a cup and handle can be a bullish continuation pattern or a reversal formation. There\u2019s also a bearish version called the inverted cup and handle.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746716614126\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Is a cup and handle bullish?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, depending on where it forms, it\u2019s either a bullish continuation pattern or a bullish reversal. However, the inverse (or upside-down) cup with handle pattern is a bearish formation.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746716614831\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is an inverse (inverted) cup and handle?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>It\u2019s an upside-down cup and handle, making it a bearish reversal or continuation pattern, depending on the context.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746716615542\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">What is the best time frame to trade the cup and handle?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The higher time frames, like the daily and weekly, are best. That\u2019s because there\u2019s more volume in each candle, and volume equals conviction when trading the forex market.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746716833373\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do you trade the cup and handle formation?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Move to a higher time frame (daily or higher). 2. Wait for a confirmed break above the neckline. 3. Watch for a retest of the neckline as new support. 4. Set your targets at previous swing highs, and don\u2019t forget to calculate the measured objective.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746716834198\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">Can it work in the forex market?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Yes, the cup with handle pattern can work in the forex market. <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746716835418\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do you trade the cup handle breakout?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>The first step is to wait for a sustained break above the neckline. Ideally, you want to wait for a retest of the neckline as new support before entering the market. From there, set your stop loss at least 1-2 candles back, have multiple targets based on prominent swing highs, and calculate your measured objective.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1746750268367\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \">How do you calculate a cup with a handle measured objective?<\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n<p>Take the height of the pattern. Then, measure the same distance from the neckline breakout. 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