When wave 3 extends, its target is 1.618×, 2.618×, or 4.236× the length of wave 1.
Description
When wave 3 is the extended wave in an impulse, its length relative to wave 1 tends to follow Fibonacci multiples. The most common relationship is 1.618× wave 1, though 2.618× and 4.236× are observed when wave 3 is exceptionally strong.
Key Points
- Wave 3 target (measured from end of wave 2): 1.618×, 2.618×, or 4.236× the length of wave 1
- Most common: wave 3 = 1.618× wave 1
- Very strong waves: wave 3 = 2.618× or 4.236× wave 1
- Measurement: from the end of wave 2, add (wave 1 length × ratio) to project wave 3 end
- Combine with channeling for higher-confidence targets
