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Bitcoin Euro and the Bullish Pennant: The Hidden Signals Most Traders Ignore

BTC/EUR breakout strategy

The Bitcoin Euro Play: Why This Pair Is a Sleeper Hit

When traders talk about Bitcoin (BTC) in Forex, they usually think of BTC/USD. But here’s a little-known fact: Bitcoin Euro (BTC/EUR) is the quiet goldmine of crypto-Forex trading. Why? Because it has a habit of forming technical patterns that most traders overlook—like the bullish pennant.

A bullish pennant isn’t just a pretty flag on a chart; it’s a battle cry for price breakouts. When executed correctly, it can lead to explosive moves that put standard trend traders to shame. But here’s the kicker: most traders don’t even know how to recognize it properly, let alone trade it with precision.

Let’s unravel the secrets of the bullish pennant, why Bitcoin Euro is the perfect pair for it, and how you can ride these breakouts like a p

Bullish Pennant: The Market’s Best-Kept Secret

A bullish pennant is a continuation pattern that screams: “The trend is still going, and if you hesitate, you’ll miss the ride.” It’s made up of two key parts:

  1. A Strong Move Up (The Flagpole) – The price surges like an espresso-fueled trader hitting ‘BUY’ after an FOMC announcement.
  2. A Consolidation Phase (The Pennant) – Price starts to move sideways, forming a small symmetrical triangle as traders take a breather.

Once the breakout happens, traders who were asleep at the wheel wake up and chase the move, pushing the price even higher. If you’re positioned early, you profit while they scramble.

Key Characteristics of a Bullish Pennant:

  • Forms after a sharp upward move
  • The consolidation period has lower volume
  • Breakout occurs with high volume expansion
  • Measured move target = Height of the flagpole projected upwards

And here’s where it gets interesting—Bitcoin Euro LOVES bullish pennants

Why BTC/EUR is a Prime Candidate for Bullish Pennants

Bitcoin Euro (BTC/EUR) isn’t as liquid as BTC/USD, and that’s precisely why it’s a dream for technical traders. Lower liquidity means more exaggerated technical patterns, and that makes BTC/EUR an absolute sniper target for bullish pennants.

Why BTC/EUR Forms Cleaner Bullish Pennants Than BTC/USD:

  • Less Algo Noise – BTC/USD is a playground for institutional algorithms, creating fakeouts and chop. BTC/EUR, on the other hand, has cleaner structures.
  • Euro’s Volatility Factor – The EUR is subject to ECB policies, which can amplify Bitcoin moves. This dynamic often accelerates BTC/EUR’s bullish pennant breakouts.
  • Liquidity Gaps Work in Your Favor – BTC/EUR has moments of lower liquidity, making breakouts even sharper. The right pennant setup can mean outsized gains.

So now that we know why BTC/EUR loves bullish pennants, let’s talk about how to trade them properly.

How to Trade a Bullish Pennant Like a Market Assassin

Step 1: Spot the Right Setup

Look for these three elements:

  1. A strong flagpole (impulsive move up)
  2. tight consolidation (price forming a small triangle, ideally on declining volume)
  3. breakout candle with strong volume

A common rookie mistake? Jumping in too early. Don’t just assume every triangle is a pennant—confirm the breakout first.

Step 2: Entry Strategy

  • Aggressive Entry: Buy as soon as price breaks the upper resistance of the pennant.
  • Conservative Entry: Wait for a retest of the breakout level (support-turned-resistance flip).

Step 3: Stop-Loss Placement

  • Place stops below the pennant’s lowest point.
  • If trading a retest, put stops just below the breakout level.

Step 4: Profit Targets

  • Target 1: Flagpole height projected upwards (classic pennant target)
  • Target 2: Key resistance level or Fibonacci extension (1.618 Fib is golden)
  • Target 3: Trail stops behind the breakout move to ride the trend longer

Real-World Example: The BTC/EUR Breakout That Shook the Market

Let’s look at a recent case study. In December 2023, BTC/EUR formed a textbook bullish pennant right before exploding 12% higher in a single session. Here’s what made it a prime trade:

  • Massive flagpole: Bitcoin rallied hard after an ECB statement.
  • Clean pennant: Volume declined, forming a tight consolidation.
  • Breakout with confirmation: A volume surge confirmed the breakout, triggering a strong uptrend.

Traders who spotted this early had a 12% move handed to them on a silver platter.

Final Thoughts: Why Most Traders Miss These Moves (And How You Can Profit)

The bullish pennant is one of the most underrated yet powerful technical patterns, especially in Bitcoin Euro trading. Most traders miss out because they either:

  • Don’t recognize clean patterns
  • Enter too early without confirmation
  • Ignore volume as a key factor

But now, you know better.

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Image Credits: Cover image at the top is AI-generated

PLEASE NOTE: This is not trading advice. It is educational content. Markets are influenced by numerous factors, and their reactions can vary each time.

Anne Durrell & Mo

About the Author

Anne Durrell (aka Anne Abouzeid), a former teacher, has a unique talent for transforming complex Forex concepts into something easy, accessible, and even fun. With a blend of humor and in-depth market insight, Anne makes learning about Forex both enlightening and entertaining. She began her trading journey alongside her husband, Mohamed Abouzeid, and they have now been trading full-time for over 12 years.

Anne loves writing and sharing her expertise. For those new to trading, she provides a variety of free forex courses on StarseedFX. If you enjoy the content and want to support her work, consider joining The StarseedFX Community, where you will get daily market insights and trading alerts.

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