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Tweezer Top
bearish
Definition
Two candles with matching highs after an uptrend — resistance rejects twice.
Psychology
Price tried to break the same high twice and failed both times. Sellers are defending that level.
Real-life analogy
💡 Price bumps its head on the same ceiling twice and gives up.
Confirmation
Bearish close after the matched highs.
Invalidation
A decisive close above the matched highs.
Historical behaviour
Useful at established resistance.
Illustrative success rate
~52-58% when confirmed · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Requiring exact ticks (approximate highs are fine)
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Tweezer Top generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Tweezer Top?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Tweezer Top?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.