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Tweezer Top
Signal
Bearish
Win Rate
60%
Avg Move
-6.0%
Reliability
Medium

Pattern Definition

A tweezer top has two or more candles with nearly identical highs (wick tips), forming a precise dual resistance. This price level shows strong supply — a top resistance signal.

Market Psychology

Precise resistance validation. Two tests of the exact same high with bears holding shows strong selling defense at that level. Buyers fail to break through; sellers gain confidence and the ceiling is established.

Trading Application

Appears at uptrend extremes or key resistance (win rate 60%). Enter short when the next bearish candle confirms. Stop-loss 1-2% above the matched highs.

Important Notes

The more precise the matching highs, the stronger the resistance. If this also coincides with a major resistance level (e.g., prior high), reliability greatly improves.