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Corrective

Expanded Flat

A corrective pattern where Wave B exceeds the start of Wave A, and Wave C extends well beyond the end of Wave A. The most common type of flat correction, often appearing in Wave 4 position. Structured as 3-3-5.

EXAMPLE

In a bullish trend, Wave A drops to 1.1000, Wave B rallies above the prior high to 1.1100, then Wave C plunges to 1.0900, extending beyond Wave A.

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