Rectangle

The Rectangle is a chart patterns indicator used in Skyrexio Strategy Builder for pattern recognition and reversal/continuation signals.

Introduction

The Rectangle is a continuation chart pattern that signals potential LONG or SHORT opportunities depending on breakout direction. This pattern occurs when price moves between horizontal support and resistance levels, indicating consolidation before the trend continues in its original direction.

How Rectangle Works

Rectangle is a continuation chart pattern with specific characteristics:

• Horizontal boundaries - Clear support and resistance levels • Consolidation phase - Price oscillates between boundaries • Volume pattern - Relatively low during formation, increases on breakout • Confirmation requirement - Pattern confirmed when price breaks above resistance or below support • Target calculation - Rectangle height added to or subtracted from breakout point

Pattern Psychology: The pattern represents a period of equilibrium where neither buyers nor sellers can gain control. The horizontal boundaries show consistent supply and demand levels. The eventual breakout demonstrates which side gains control and typically continues the prior trend direction.

Key Characteristics

Attribute	Details
Category	Chart Patterns
Type	Continuation Signal
Primary Use	Direction depends on breakout
Timeframe	All timeframes supported (1m to 1M)
Confirmation	Breakout direction, volume, trend context

Strategy Applications

🟢 LONG STRATEGY (Bullish Breakout)

Rectangle generates LONG signals when price breaks above resistance, especially when the prior trend was bullish.

Base Entry Order (LONG)

Base Order Condition: Rectangle bullish breakout
First Condition: Rectangle
Timeframe: 1H

Additional Confirmation:
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H  
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H

Take Profit Orders (LONG)

Rule 1: Exit condition - Rectangle target reached
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Exit condition - Overbought warning
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 75

Stop Loss Orders (LONG)

Rule 1: Stop loss - False breakout (back inside rectangle)
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

🔴 SHORT STRATEGY (Bearish Breakout)

Rectangle generates SHORT signals when price breaks below support, especially when the prior trend was bearish.

Base Entry Order (SHORT)

Base Order Condition: Rectangle bearish breakout
First Condition: Rectangle
Timeframe: 1H

Additional Confirmation:
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H  
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

Take Profit Orders (SHORT)

Rule 1: Exit condition - Rectangle target reached
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Exit condition - Oversold warning
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 25

Stop Loss Orders (SHORT)

Rule 1: Stop loss - False breakout (back inside rectangle)
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H

Best Practices

For Both Strategies

1. Wait for breakout - Don't enter before clear direction

2. Volume confirmation - Ensure high volume on breakout

3. Trend context - Consider prior trend direction

4. False breakout protection - Use stops inside rectangle

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Early entry - Entering before confirmed breakout

• Volume ignored - Trading without volume confirmation

• False breakout - Not protecting against failed breakouts

Market Conditions Analysis

Market Type	LONG Strategy Effectiveness	SHORT Strategy Effectiveness
Uptrend	🟢 High (continuation likely)	🟡 Medium (if breaks down)
Downtrend	🟡 Medium (if breaks up)	🟢 High (continuation likely)
Ranging	🟢 High (breakout potential)	🟢 High (breakout potential)

Related Patterns

Pattern	Relationship	Link
Triangle	Similar continuation	Triangle
Bullish Flag	Continuation pattern	Bullish Flag
Bearish Flag	Continuation pattern	Bearish Flag

Conclusion

Rectangle patterns are directionally neutral until breakout occurs. The strategy depends entirely on breakout direction and prior trend context. Most rectangles continue the prevailing trend direction.

Key Takeaways

• STRATEGY DEPENDS ON: Breakout direction above or below rectangle

• TREND CONTEXT: Prior trend direction influences breakout probability

• ALWAYS: Confirm with volume and protect against false breakouts

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