what is a fractal 
the fractal indicator is based on a simple price pattern that is frequently seen in financial markets outside of trading a fractal is a recurring geometric pattern that is repeated on all time frames from this concept the fractal indicator was devised the indicator isolates potential turning points on a price chart it then draws arrows to indicate the existence of a pattern the bullish fractal pattern signals the price could move higher a bearish fractal signals the price could move lower bullish fractals are marked by a down arrow and bearish fractals are marked by an up arrow image by sabrina jiang investopedia 2021the formulas for fractals are 