> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns.md).

# Classic Patterns

With well over a dozen P\&F patterns, there is often an active or developing pattern on a P\&F chart. Identifying these patterns and the confirming breakout form an essential part of the P\&F analysis process.

[**Bullish Breakout Patterns**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns/p-and-f-bullish-breakouts.md). Double Top Breakout, Triple Top Breakout, Spread Triple Top Breakout and Quadruple Top Breakout are covered in this group.

[**Bearish Breakdown Patterns**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns/p-and-f-bearish-breakdowns.md). Double Bottom Breakdown, Triple Bottom Breakdown, Spread Triple Bottom Breakdown and Quadruple Bottom Breakdown are covered in this group.

[**Bearish and Bullish Signal Reversed**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns/p-and-f-signal-reversed.md). These patterns resemble a rising flag or falling flag on a classic bar chart.

[**Bullish and Bearish Catapults**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns/p-and-f-catapults.md). Many P\&F aficionados consider catapult signals to be the strongest. Catapults mark a classic breakout, a mild correction, and a continuation breakout.

[**Bullish and Bearish Triangles**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns/p-and-f-triangles.md). These patterns resemble triangles in bar charts, but a basic P\&F signal is required for confirmation.

[**Bull and Bear Traps**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns/p-and-f-bull-and-bear-traps.md). These patterns are precisely what they sound like. A bear trap suckers the sellers before rallying, while a bull trap suckers the buyers before declining.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/point-and-figure-charts/classic-patterns.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.