What is Wave C in Elliott Wave?
Wave C is the third and final wave in a 3-wave Elliott corrective structure (A-B-C). It moves in the same direction as Wave A and typically completes the correction at a Fibonacci-projected level — often equal to Wave A or 1.618× Wave A.
Full Explanation
Wave C is the corrective structure's final move. It unfolds in 5 sub-waves (like an impulse) and typically targets a Fibonacci projection from Wave A. The most common targets: Wave C equals Wave A in length (an A=C correction), or Wave C extends to 1.618× Wave A (a deeper correction). Wave C in a zigzag is sharp and decisive; Wave C in a flat is often weaker but still extends past Wave A's terminal price; Wave C in a triangle is the third leg of a contracting structure. Once Wave C completes, the entire A-B-C correction is done, and the next wave is typically the start of a new 5-wave impulse in the original trend direction (or a deeper, complex correction like W-X-Y if the structure is more elaborate).
- → Elliott Wave Theory Guide — the 5-3 pattern, rules, Fibonacci, wave degrees
- → How to Count Elliott Waves — 6-step process used on 108 instruments
- → Elliott Wave Fibonacci Guide — the 7 core ratios and how they're applied
- → Rules and Guidelines — the 3 absolute rules + 7 guidelines
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