The Shark Advanced Pattern Strategy is a precise, reversal-focused trading method that identifies sharp exhaustion moves using the Shark harmonic pattern, which is part of the 5-point harmonic family. It is especially effective for catching high-velocity turning points after strong impulsive trends and is best suited for traders who favour structured setups with defined entry, stop, and target levels.

The Shark pattern offers powerful opportunities in forex, commodities, indices, and cryptocurrencies, particularly on the 1H, 4H, and daily charts.

What Is the Shark Pattern?

The Shark is a 5-point harmonic pattern labelled O–X–A–B–C, where the final point C is the potential reversal zone (PRZ). It is similar in structure to the Crab or Deep Crab but differs in its unique Fibonacci requirements and the fact that it doesn’t use point D like traditional harmonic setups.

The key strength of the Shark is its ability to detect false breakouts or extended price spikes, signalling potential trend reversals or corrections.

Shark Pattern Fibonacci Ratios

• OX: Impulsive leg
• XA: Retracement of OX (not a key ratio)
• AB: Retracement of XA
• BC:
  • Must reach 1.13–1.618 of OX
  • Should align with 0.886 of XA
• Point C becomes the Potential Reversal Zone (PRZ)

Key Features

• Aggressive entry point at the C leg
• Sharp reversal potential after strong price extensions
• Works well with divergence and volume exhaustion
• Ideal in overbought/oversold conditions

Strategy Overview

• Timeframes: 1H, 4H, Daily
• Markets: EUR/USD, Gold, BTC/USD, NASDAQ, GBP/JPY
• Trade Duration: 1–3 days (swing), 4–12 hours (intraday)
• Tools Required: Harmonic pattern scanner or manual drawing + Fibonacci tools

Entry Criteria

1. Identify Valid Shark Structure
   • Confirm O–X–A–B–C legs
   • Ensure BC aligns with 1.13–1.618 of OX
   • Ideally, C also aligns with 0.886 of XA
2. Confirm PRZ With Other Factors
   • RSI divergence (C point shows weaker momentum than A or X)
   • MACD histogram divergence
   • Volume climax or absorption at PRZ
   • Psychological level or S/R zone
3. Entry and Stop-Loss
   • Entry: At or just after rejection from PRZ (C point)
   • SL: 15–25 pips (or 1 ATR) beyond the high/low of C
   • Use wick rejection or engulfing candle as confirmation
4. Profit Targets
   • TP1: 50% retracement of BC leg
   • TP2: 88.6% retracement or reversion to XA
   • Optional: Trail stop beyond TP1

Example: Bearish Shark on GBP/USD

• Sharp move completes C point at 1.2850
• BC = 1.41 of OX, and C = 0.886 retracement of XA
• RSI divergence and bearish engulfing candle confirm rejection
• Entry: 1.2845, SL: 1.2875, TP1: 1.2760, TP2: 1.2680
• Trade plays out over 2 days with both targets hit

Risk Management

• Risk per trade: 1–1.5%
• Use ATR to set dynamic stop-loss
• Avoid trading against macro trends unless at exhaustion extremes
• Journal all setups for pattern accuracy and follow-up analysis

Advantages of the Shark Strategy

• Precise reversal zone identification
• Built-in risk control through pattern structure
• High reward-to-risk ratio when traded with confirmation
• Works well in volatile, stretched markets

Limitations

• Requires strict ratio accuracy
• Can produce false signals if PRZ is not confirmed
• Not suited for trend continuation trades
• Best used with additional confirmation tools (RSI, MACD, price action)

Ideal Tools for Implementation

• TradingView or MetaTrader with Harmonic Scanner
• Fibonacci Extension Tool for accurate BC measurement
• RSI and MACD overlays
• Pattern recognition journal for continual improvement

Conclusion

The Shark Advanced Pattern Strategy is a high-probability reversal tool designed for traders who thrive on technical precision, pattern geometry, and momentum confirmation. By combining Fibonacci logic with real-time reversal signals, the Shark provides a defined edge in turning markets.

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