Pipe Top
Definition
Two adjacent tall spikes at a high (clearest on weekly charts) — a double stab that fails.
Psychology
Two sharp pokes to the same heights, then a fall — the highs get rejected twice in a row.
Real-life analogy
💡 Two flagpoles planted side by side at the summit — then everyone descends.
Expected direction
down
Entry / Stop / Target
Entry: On the close below the lower of the two spike lows. · Stop: Above the twin spikes. · Target: Spike height projected below the base.
Historical behaviour
Best seen on weekly timeframes.
Illustrative success rate
~70% follow-through on confirmation · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Hunting pipes on noisy intraday charts
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Pipe Top generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. After a confirmed Pipe Top, the expected direction is usually:
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Pipe Top?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.