Double Top: Recognize and Use. Your Algorithm for Working with a Classic Pattern.
We've prepared a comprehensive analysis for you: what the Double Top pattern really is, how it works, and what rules to follow when trading it to make informed decisions.
đŻ All About the Double Top Pattern
The Double Top is a classic reversal chart pattern that signals a possible reversal from an uptrend to a downtrend. It often appears at the tops of strong movements.
đź Pattern Structure:
đč First Top â a peak forms after a rise and then a correction.
đč Second Top â the price again reaches approximately the same level but fails to break through it.
đč Neckline â a support level connecting the trough between the tops.
đ€ How to Use the Double Top Pattern:
âȘïž Forms after an uptrend.
âȘïž A downward breakout of the neckline is the primary sell signal.
âȘïž The profit target is the distance from the peak to the neckline, measured downwards from the breakout point.
đ§ Application strategies:
đč Selling on a neckline breakout is a classic approach.
đč A retest of the neckline after the breakout is additional confirmation of the signal.
đč Profit taking is by the pattern's width or at nearby support levels.
đ A reverse pattern is a double bottom, which forms after a decline and signals a possible rise. The principle is similar, only in the opposite direction.
âïž Recommendations:
đž Wait for a clear breakout of the neckline and, if possible, a retest.
đž Confirming signals: increasing volume at the breakout, weakness at the second peak (e.g., RSI or MACD divergence).
âïž Remember: A double top is a signal that buyers are losing momentum. The key is to take your time and wait for the structure to be confirmed.
