{"id":223535,"date":"2025-05-07T12:29:29","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T16:29:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ibkrcampus.com\/campus\/?post_type=glossary-terms&#038;p=223535"},"modified":"2025-05-07T13:15:03","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T17:15:03","slug":"continuation-diamond-bearish","status":"publish","type":"glossary-terms","link":"https:\/\/www.interactivebrokers.com\/campus\/glossary-terms\/continuation-diamond-bearish\/","title":{"rendered":"Continuation Diamond (Bearish)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Diamond patterns usually form over several months in very active markets. Volume remains high during the formation of this pattern. The Continuation Diamond (Bearish) indicates a possible continuation of a downtrend. The Continuation Diamond (Bearish) pattern occurs because prices create higher highs and lower lows in a broadening pattern. Then the trading range gradually narrows after the highs peak and the lows start trending upward. 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