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figure 4.6 An Inverted Head and Shoulders Formation as Accumulation on the
EURUSD Chart.
Source: MetaTrader 4
figure 4.7 Head and Shoulders Formation as Distribution on the 15‐min EURUSD
Chart.
Source: MetaTrader 4
In Figure 4.7 we observe a standard head and shoulders pattern as distri-
bution on the 15‐min EURUSD chart. Notice the pattern forming a potentially
new consolidation after reaching its minimum price objective, that is, a 1:1
ratio projection of the height of the pattern, as measured from the neckline
breakout.