Overview: What is Wave Balance Verification?
In judging whether an Elliott Wave count is correct, it is important to look at the balance of the entire wave structure. A count in which subwaves within the same wave have markedly unbalanced sizes or durations is considered likely to have a more consistent alternative count.
For example, if waves A, B, and C of a structure counted as a zigzag have extremely different A and C wave sizes, rather than judging it as a zigzag as-is, recounting it as a larger structure (such as a double zigzag) may make the subwaves come out evenly sized and balanced. Verifying counts from this perspective is “wave balance verification.”
Illustrated Chart
① Problem: Wave A ≪ Wave C (unbalanced zigzag) — Click to expand
② Solution: W ≈ Y (recount as double zigzag) — Click to expand
Detailed Points
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Problem: Wave A and Wave C are markedly different in size → revise the count
When waves A and C of a zigzag (or Waves A and C) are extremely different in size, this is material for suspecting that the zigzag count may not be correct and considering an alternative count.
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Problem: Wave A’s subwaves are too small for a Primary wave → the wave degree assumption may be wrong
If the subwave scale is too small for the assumed degree (e.g., Primary degree), the assumption about the wave degree itself may be wrong. Confusing degrees affects the entire count, so careful confirmation is needed.
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Solution: Revising to a double zigzag (W-X-Y) makes waves W and Y evenly sized
Recounting an unbalanced zigzag (A-B-C) as a double zigzag (W-X-Y) may make the subwave sizes even and restore balance to the entire wave structure. This is one of the typical solutions for recounting.
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Confirm consistency at least one degree down, and ideally two degrees down
Balance verification should be done not only on surface waves but ideally with consistency at least one degree down — preferably two degrees down — confirmed. The more a count is consistent down to lower degrees, the more its reliability rises.
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The deeper the lower degrees that are consistent, the higher the probability that count is correct
Because Elliott Waves are fractal, the more a count is consistent down to lower degrees, the higher the probability that it is correct. When there are multiple count alternatives, prioritize the one consistent down to deeper degrees.
Related Terms
Summary
Wave Balance Verification is an analytical method that confirms whether the sizes of the subwaves of a counted wave form are even and evaluates the overall balance of the wave form. When there is an imbalance such as Wave A and Wave C being markedly different in size, balance is restored by recounting into a double zigzag or similar structure.
Ideally, confirm consistency at least one degree down, preferably two degrees down. The more consistent a count is down to lower degrees, the higher the probability that it is correct.
