A rectangle exhibits a period of consolidation or indecision between buyers and sellers as they take turns throwing punches but neither has dominated.

Testing support and resistance

The price will “test” the support and resistance levels several times before eventually breaking out.

From there, the price could trend in the direction of the breakout, whether it is to the upside or downside.

Rectangle with support and resistance

In the example above, we can clearly see that the pair was bounded by two key price levels which are parallel to one another.

We just have to wait until one of these levels breaks and go along for the ride!

Remember, when you spot a rectangle: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX!