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Tweezer Top

Tweezer Top / ツイーザートップ

IntermediateCandlestick PatternsBearish (Down)Reliability 58%

Pattern Formation

6 / 6 candles
1,0591,0341,00998495993401/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/06
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
56%
Average Move
11%
Failure Rate
20%
Avg Formation Days
2 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+13%

Reference values based on Bulkowski's "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns". Data is primarily from U.S. markets and may differ for other markets.

A two-candlestick pattern appearing at the top of an uptrend where two consecutive candles have approximately the same high. The most reliable combination is a bullish first candle followed by a bearish second candle. Being rejected twice at the same high indicates strong resistance at that level, suggesting a potential downward reversal.

Formation Conditions

  • A preceding uptrend must be in place
  • Two consecutive candles must have approximately the same high
  • A bullish first candle followed by a bearish second increases reliability
  • The two candles may have different shapes (sizes)
  • Decline confirmation on the next candle increases reliability

Entry Condition

After the tweezer top is confirmed, enter short when the next candle is bearish and drops below the second candle's low. Verify that the two highs are at the same level, similar to a double top.

Target Calculation

Project the range from the two candles' high to low downward from the low. Or target the nearest support line.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly above the two candles' high. Since the highs are approximately equal, set above the higher of the two.

Volume Profile

If the second candle's volume exceeds the first, it indicates strong seller entry. A high-volume bearish second candle enhances reversal reliability.

False Signal Detection

  • Less meaningful without a preceding uptrend
  • If the two highs differ significantly, it does not qualify as a tweezer top
  • If the next candle does not confirm a decline, the signal is negated
  • Low-volume formation reduces reliability
  • During a strong uptrend, it may be temporary resistance that eventually breaks out

Related Indicators

RSI (overbought confirmation)StochasticsVolumeResistance line

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