Trendlines

Beginner8 min readLesson 34 of 166

Drawing valid trendlines that map momentum and flag breaks.

Overview

Drawing valid trendlines that map momentum and flag breaks. This lesson sits within the “Technical Analysis” module of the HexaTrades Academy and builds directly on the concepts around it.

Key principles

  • Connect at least two swing points, confirm on a third
  • Steeper lines break faster
  • Trendline + horizontal level = confluence
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Illustrative price action for Trendlines. Always confirm concepts on live BTC, ETH and SOL charts.
Make it stick

Open a chart and find a live example of this concept on Bitcoin or Ethereum right now. Active recall on real price action beats passive reading every time.

Applying it in real markets

The majors — BTC, ETH, SOL and BNB — are the cleanest place to practice trendlines because they're the most liquid and least manipulated. Mark up a chart, journal what you see, and review it against the points above.

Risk first

No single concept is a complete edge. Combine it with sound risk management — fixed risk per trade, a defined stop, and a planned reward-to-risk — before you act on it.

Key takeaways

  • Connect at least two swing points, confirm on a third
  • Steeper lines break faster
  • Trendline + horizontal level = confluence

Test your knowledge

1. Which of the following is a core principle of “Trendlines”?

Frequently asked questions

Yes — this lesson is pitched at the Beginner level. Work through the modules in order for the smoothest learning curve, and revisit earlier lessons whenever a concept feels shaky.

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