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Double Tops & Bottoms

Double tops and bottoms are among the simplest, most reliable reversal patterns: two failed attempts at the same level. This article explains the double top (the 'M' — two equal peaks failing at resistance, confirmed by breaking the middle low) and the double bottom (the 'W' — two equal troughs holding at support, confirmed by breaking the middle high), their triple-top/bottom cousins, the volume tell, the measured-move target, and why confirmation matters.

13 min readPublished 25 June 2026

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