Pipe Bottom
Definition
Two adjacent deep spikes at a low — a double flush that ends the decline.
Psychology
Two sharp flushes to the same depths, then recovery — sellers emptied the tank twice.
Real-life analogy
💡 Two anchors dropped side by side — the boat stops drifting.
Expected direction
up
Entry / Stop / Target
Entry: On the close above the higher spike high. · Stop: Below the twin spikes. · Target: Spike depth projected above the confirmation level.
Historical behaviour
One of the better-performing weekly reversals.
Illustrative success rate
~70% follow-through on confirmation · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Confusing a single spike with a pipe
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Pipe Bottom generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. After a confirmed Pipe Bottom, the expected direction is usually:
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Pipe Bottom?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.