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Head and Shoulders
Head and shoulders are top and bottom formations, that represent a winning and losing battle of tug of war between buyers and sellers.
After a game of push and pull, one side breaks and the pattern is confirmed. A large move results that often kicks off a longer term trend.
Inverse Head and Shoulders
Inverse head and shoulders are the same as head and shoulders, just flipped upside down. The push and pull price action still develops a left and right shoulder, along with a low point or head.
When the resistance line is reached once again, a breakout follows. In this case, a throwback confirmed former resistance as support before the target was reached.
Double Top
When the price peaks out at two similar price levels, it is called a double top. Double tops are a common occurrence in trading. Assets may need several retests of support or resistance before a trend fizzles out. This results in two or more peaks.ű
Double Bottom
Double bottoms act the same way, requiring two strong pushes to support before a reversal takes place.
In the below example, a Adam and Eve double bottom is depicted. It differs from a traditional double bottom by having a second, rounded bottom instead of two sharp points such as the top example above.
Triple Tops and Bottoms
Much like a double top or bottom, a triple top or bottom features a third and final test of support or resistance before a reversal takes place.
By the third test of the support or resistance holding, it is a signal that it likely isn’t going to break and needs to gain momentum once again before another attempt is made.
