Failed Fifth Waves

Fifth wave analysis, Diagonal Triangle Wave, Triangle Trading Method, Triangle Pattern

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Elliott noticed that on occasion Wave 5 fails to extend beyond the extreme of Wave 3 and generates a reversal directly

Failed Fifth Waves

Elliott noticed that on occasion Wave 5 fails to extend beyond the extreme of Wave 3 and generates a reversal directly (as shown in Figure 1.12).


This has been in mainstream Elliott Wave counting, but from my own perception it is a convenient way to account for the loss of an extra anticipated move higher. I feel this actually indicates that the structure is incorrect. However, I shall discuss this later when explaining my findings.

Figure 1.13 displays two five-wave rallies, the first in Wave (A) with a distinct extended wave in Wave (3), while the second in Wave (C) has an extended Wave 5 of Wave (5). In Wave (5) the final Wave v of 5 appears to have developed as a failed fifth wave.

Figure 1.13 Two Sets of Five-Wave Rallies in AUDUSD


Again, I shall describe later in Chapter 4 why I feel this count is incorrect.



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