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Elliott Wave

Definition

Elliott Wave is a technical analysis theory used to predict market movements by identifying recurring fractal wave patterns in asset prices. This methodology posits that collective investor psychology causes market prices to move in predictable, repetitive cycles, characterized by five waves in the direction of the main trend and three corrective waves against it. It helps traders identify potential turning points and future price trajectories by recognizing these specific wave structures within market data. The theory suggests that these patterns repeat across different timeframes.