Gordon Scott has been an active investor and technical analyst or 20+ years. He is a Chartered Market Technician (CMT). A piercing pattern is a two-day, candlestick price pattern that marks a ...

Pattern day traders must maintain a $25,000 minimum balance to trade. Accounts are flagged for pattern trading with 4 same-day trades in 5 days. Exceeding day trade limits triggers a margin call, ...