Bearish context
A bearish range continuation candidate starts with a downtrend, then pauses below resistance while rebounds stay controlled. The scanner checks whether the lower boundary can become a breakdown reference and whether the range high provides a clean invalidation area.
This interpretation depends on downtrend context. The same sideways range can be neutral or even constructive if it appears after accumulation rather than distribution.
- Downtrend before the pause
- Resistance caps rebound attempts
- Lower boundary can act as breakdown trigger
- Range high defines invalidation context
What weakens the candidate
A reclaim of the range high, strong upside volume, or disappearance of the downtrend context reduces the bearish continuation quality.
The scanner language stays educational because breakdown candidates still require broader market and symbol review.