the hAnDbook of teChniCAl AnAlysis
breakout. Once volume tests its historical lows, a potential breakout from
the parallelogram may be imminent. The formation is complete once the
parallelogram is formed and no breakout is required for pattern completion.
The minimum upside and downside price targets are simply one‐to‐one price
projections based on the height of the pole, measured from the parallelo-
gram breakout level. It should be noted that minimum one‐to‐one price tar-
figUre 13.34 A Broadening Formation as a Precursor of Increasing Volatility on the
15‐Min Chart of EURUSD.
Source: MetaTrader 4
figUre 13.35 A Broadening Formation as a Precursor of Increasing Volatility on the
30‐Min Chart of EURUSD.
Source: MetaTrader 4