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Success Rate:55%
Difficulty:Intermediate
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R:R Ratio:1:2
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Tweezer Top

bearish reversalModerate Reliability2 Candles

Two or more candles with matching highs at the top of an uptrend. Shows strong resistance at that level.

Market Psychology

Sellers defended the same price level twice, indicating resistance and potential reversal.

Candle Structure

1st2nd

Trading Setup Example

Entry, stop loss, and take profit levels.

How to Trade the Tweezer Top PatternTake ProfitšŸ“„ EntryStop LossPatternConfirmEnterSELLPatternConfirmEnterSL/TP

Always wait for pattern confirmation before entering a trade.

Where This Pattern Appears

Trend context and market position.

UptrendTweezer TopReversal ↓

Appears at the top of an uptrend, signals bearish reversal.

How to Identify

1

Two consecutive candles with matching highs

2

First candle typically bullish, second bearish

3

Appears at the top of an uptrend

4

Highs within a few pips of each other

Confirmation Signals

RSI overbought (>70)
At key resistance
Volume spike
Bearish next candle

Trading Strategy

šŸ“„ Entry

Enter short on break below second candle low

šŸ›‘ Stop Loss

Place stop above the matching highs

šŸŽÆ Take Profit

Target previous swing lows

āš–ļø Risk/Reward

1:2

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Trading without prior uptrend
Not waiting for confirmation
Ignoring volume
Fighting strong trend

Pro Tips

šŸ’”More significant at key resistance levels
šŸ’”Long upper shadows on both add strength
šŸ’”Third candle confirmation improves reliability

Best Timeframes

4HDaily

Pattern Variations

At resistance level (stronger)
With gap open
Last updated: December 29, 2024

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