This could be a bullish continuation pattern or a top pattern, depending on the subsequent break above the upper trendline or below the lower trendline.
The zigzagging mode indicates either a temporary top around $6.06 or an early stage of a strong rally. The $6.06-1/2 level will be pivotal in evaluating the next direction.
CBOT wheat gained overnight, boosted by strength in corn and soybeans as concerns over dryness in Europe and US spring wheat planting regions continue to provide support.
CBOT's most-active wheat contract climbed above its 100-day moving average overnight, nearing its 50-day moving average of $6.40.
With the contract having come so close to the March 30 low of $13.64-1/4, the pattern around $14.54-3/4 looks more and more like a double-top, which will suggest a target of $12.70 once confirmed.
Benchmark CBOT May soft red winter wheat rose above its 100-day moving average for the first time since March 24 during the overnight trading session. Technical resistance was noted at the contract's 30-day moving average.
CBOT May soft red winter wheat was last up 5-1/2 cents at $6.34-1/4 per bushel. K.C. May hard red winter wheat was last up 5-3/4 cents at $5.82-1/4.
Analysts expect the USDA's March 31 planting intentions report to show an expansion in US plantings of corn and soybeans compared to last year, while March 1 soybean stocks are expected to be down 32% from a year earlier.
The contract observes closely a set of projection levels on the uptrend from $13.36-3/4. After breaking below $14.20-1/2, it is falling towards $14.04-1/2.