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Weekly Chart Double Top Pierce, A "double top with a pierce" is a bearish reversal pattern commonly observed in technical analysis, particularly in stock charts. It typically indicates a potential trend reversal from bullish to bearish. - **Formation**: The pattern consists of two peaks (high points) that are approximately equal in height, separated by a trough (low point) in between. The first peak forms during an uptrend, followed by a decline to the trough. The price then rallies again to form the second peak, which is often at or near the same level as the first peak.
- **Pierce**: In a double top with a pierce pattern, the price briefly pierces above the high of the first peak before reversing downward. This pierce above the first peak can often trap bullish traders who see it as a breakout, but the subsequent reversal indicates a failure to sustain upward momentum.
- **Neckline**: A trendline drawn connecting the lows of the troughs forms the neckline of the pattern. The neckline acts as a support level, and a break below this level confirms the pattern.
- **Volume**: Volume tends to decrease as the pattern forms, then increases when the price breaks below the neckline, confirming the pattern.
- **Confirmation**: The pattern is confirmed when the price breaks decisively below the neckline on high volume. This breakout below the neckline suggests that bearish momentum has overcome previous buying pressure, signaling a potential trend reversal from bullish to bearish.
Traders often use the height of the pattern (from the peaks to the neckline) to estimate a potential price target once the pattern is confirmed. Overall, the double top with a pierce pattern is considered a reliable bearish signal, but like any technical pattern, it is not foolproof and should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis.