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Harmonic Patterns: Trading the Gartley and ButterflyTechnical Analysis

Harmonic Patterns: Trading the Gartley and Butterfly

Learn harmonic pattern trading: Gartley, Butterfly, Bat, and Crab formations. Find high-probability reversals using XABCD geometry and PRZ confluence zones.

Marcus Thompson - Author
Written ByMarcus ThompsonTrading Platforms Expert
Sarah Chen - Fact Checker
Fact Checked BySarah ChenSenior Financial Analyst
Last UpdatedOct 22, 2026
 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

When drawn correctly, yes (60-70% win rate). The problem is subjectivity—two traders might draw slightly different patterns.
No. Most modern trading platforms (TradingView, MT4) have "Harmonic Indicators" that auto-draw the patterns and label the ratios for you.
Harmonics work on all timeframes, but they are most powerful on H1, H4, and Daily charts. M5/M15 patterns fail often due to noise.
Primarily reversal. You are trying to pick the exact top or bottom of a correction or a new trend leg.
Yes, "ZUP" indicators and Harmonic EAs are very popular because the rules are mathematical and precise.

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Marcus has been trading the forex markets since the early 2000s and specializes in platform evaluation. He tests every broker's trading platform, analyzing execution speed, charting tools, and user experience to give traders honest assessments.

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