Power Trends and How to Spot Them on a Chart

What is a Power Trend

Here are the primary considerations for a market to be considered in a Power Trend

• Low above the 21-day for 10 consecutive days.
• 21-day above the 50-day for five days, without a break below the 50-day.
• 50-day in an uptrend.

If the criteria above are met, for a power trend to begin, it must be an up day. Once the 21-day crosses below the 50-day that is a sign the trend may be coming to an end. There are “circuit-breaker rules” that can end a PT before the 21-day to 50-day crossover.

It should be noted, I am using the Nasdaq for all the charts that follow.

2016 to 2018 Power Trend

A sginficiant Power Trend began in November of 2016. This trend continued until February of 2018. That’s an impressive 60+ weeks!

Second Power Trend in 2018

2018 saw a second Power Trend, starting at the end of May and going into October.

May of 2020, Power Trend

Beginning on May 8th, yet another Power Trend.

More Power Trend Examples

In addition to the dates above, here are three more Power Trends to research:

Jan. 31, 2019, to May 22, 2019
July 3, 2019, to Aug. 14, 2019
Oct. 24, 2019, to Feb. 27, 2020