Continuation Strategies

Definition

A continuation strategy involves entering a trade during an active trend, usually after a short pause, pullback, or consolidation.

Rather than anticipating a reversal or a breakout, the trader waits for a clear opportunity to rejoin the existing movement.

This approach relies on the principle that trends tend to persist longer than they reverse. The focus is on riding the trend, not catching its extremes.

Objective

The goal of a continuation strategy is to benefit from the ongoing momentum of the market by entering at a favorable moment.

It allows the trader to join the move with more confirmation and structure, often offering higher probability setups with clear direction.

When It’s Used

Continuation strategies are commonly used:

• In trending markets (bullish or bearish),

• After a pause in price action (pullback, range, minor consolidation),

• When indicators or price structure suggest the trend is resuming,

• In day trading, swing trading, or even scalping setups.

What the Trader Is Looking For

• A well-identified trend already in progress,

• A temporary slowdown or pullback within the trend,

• A clear signal of trend resumption (e.g., breakout from flag, EMA bounce, RSI > 50),

• A precise entry aligned with momentum,

• A stop loss placed beyond the recent low/high,

• A target based on trend extension or trailing logic.

Relevance to Copy Trading

Continuation strategies are among the most common in copy trading.Many popular traders on leading copy trading platforms build their performance by riding prolonged trends on major assets (such as BTC, ETH, etc.).

This approach works well for copy trading because it :

• Makes positions easier to understand and follow,

• Allows entries with confirmation,

• Suits the time delay between the trader’s entry and the copier’s replication,

• Reduces stress related to sudden reversals.

It’s a clear, structured method that is often effective to replicate.

Example Strategies

The following three strategies will be detailed in dedicated entries on the site :

1. EMA 21/50 Bounce Entry when price retraces to the EMA (21 or 50) and resumes in the direction of the trend.

2. Flag Breakout Entry after a consolidation pattern (flag) followed by a breakout continuing the main trend.

3. EMA 9/21 + Volume Crossover Entry when a fast EMA crossover (EMA 9 above EMA 21) confirms trend resumption, supported by increasing volume.

In the Community

This strategy type is discussed, reviewed, and evaluated by the CopyTradia community. You’ll find variations, user feedback, and real-life case studies shared by members.

Conclusion

Continuation strategies aim to flow with the market rather than fight it. They offer a balanced approach, avoiding the risk of early entries while still capturing strong price movement. Their structure and adaptability make them ideal for both discretionary and automated trading, and highly compatible with copy trading.