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When consensus is high (e.g., 90% bullish), the market is saturated. The trend cannot continue because there are no new buyers. This extreme sentiment typically marks a market top (or bottom), preceding a major trend reversal.

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While famous as a reversal, the Head and Shoulders can appear as a continuation pattern. For example, in an uptrend, prices may form a H & S pattern, but instead of breaking the neckline downward, the pattern fails or acts as a consolidation, and the uptrend resumes (often called a "Continuation Head and Shoulders").64

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Historically, the U.S. stock market tends to be weakest in the first year (post-election hangover/policy uncertainty) and strongest in the third year (pre-election) and fourth year (election year) as administrations pump liquidity to boost the economy before re-election11.

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$\phi$ (Phi) is approximately 1.618. Its inverse is 0.618. 2.618 is $\phi^2$. However, 0.500 (50%) is not a Fibonacci ratio derived from the mathematical sequence or Phi; it is a Dow Theory retracement level commonly added to Fibonacci tools but mathematically distinct.

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Dow Theory was developed to identify the primary direction (Primary Trend) of the stock market, which Charles Dow viewed as a leading indicator for the general health of the economy.

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In Point and Figure analysis, a Bearish Triangle is a pattern of lower highs and higher lows (coiling) where the breakdown is expected. A downside breakout (move below the previous O column low) constitutes a valid sell signal32.

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RSI is actually a smoother indicator than simple Rate of Change (ROC) or Momentum because of its internal smoothing calculation (Wilder's smoothing). Simple momentum is very jagged/volatile. Therefore, saying RSI is more volatile is incorrect21212121.