In the market with a (trending market) tendency, when you truly understand the essence of P-Shape and B-Shape, your way of identifying key levels will become much sharper – and your win rate will significantly improve.

These are not merely shape patterns on the chart. They reflect who is controlling the market and what is really happening behind the trading volume.
📈 P-Shape – Shorts Are Trapped, Price Has an Upward Trend
P-Shape usually appears after a strong sell-off. The narrow bottom and the widening top indicate:
• Shorts are “trapped” when the price cannot continue to fall.
• Buying pressure gradually gains dominance.
• The price is accepted at a higher (value acceptance) level.
In this context, experienced traders will:
• Look for continuation points following the upward trend.
• Build key levels around the newly formed value area.
• Prioritize trend-following strategies rather than trying to catch the top.
👉 The market is signaling that the sellers have lost control.
📊 b-Shape – Buyers Are Exiting, Selling Pressure Diminishes and Becomes Visible
Conversely, B-Shape usually appears after an upward move. The bulging structure at the bottom shows:
• Buyers are distributing and exiting their positions.
• “Weak hands” are being shaken out.
• The distribution area is shifting (distribution shift).
Important key levels often form where there is strong volume transfer. These are zones prone to:
• Continuation of the downtrend
or
• Reversal if additional confirmation is present.
👉 When you see a b-Shape weakening in an uptrend, you should be cautious with long orders.