A Technical Approach To Trend Analysis: Practical Trade Timing for Enhanced Profits
by Michael C. Thomsett
Tasuki Gap
The tasuki gap is a strong continuation indicator. The word tasuki is Japanese for a sash used to hold sleeves in place and, by the same description, the tasuki gap keeps a trend intact and moving, working as a form of continuation.
Key Point
A gapping price pattern is a strong form of continuation when the gap moves in the direction of the trend.
A bullish tasuki starts with a white candle session, an upside gap, a second white session, and then a black session opening lower and closing below the opening of the previous session. A bearish tasuki starts with a black session and is followed by a downside gap and another black session. A final white session opens higher and closer above the opening of the previous day. An example ...
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