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What Is a Wolfe Wave?

By Kristi Waterworth – Updated Feb 26, 2025 at 2:50PM

Key Points

  • Wolfe wave, a pattern in financial charts, guides traders to predict price changes.
  • It uses symmetrical "waves" to mark potential breakout points for profits.
  • Trader action focuses on entering at wave 5's start, exiting at breakout.
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