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V Bottom / Spike Bottom

The V Bottom is a fast reversal pattern where price declines strongly then advances strongly, creating an inverted V shape.

Sharp bottomV-Bottom: Fast decline → Sharp bottom → Fast rise

Pattern Details

Category

reversal

Success Rate

62%

Average Move

+14%

Duration

1-2 weeks

Pattern Structure

Pattern Structure
Key components that define this chart pattern
  • 1
    Strong downtrend
  • 2
    Sharp, pointed bottom
  • 3
    Rapid advance equal to decline

Trading Rules

Trading Rules
Essential rules for trading this pattern successfully
  • ✓
    Enter long position when bottom is confirmed
  • ✓
    High volume at bottom
  • ✓
    Target = Depth of the V
  • ✓
    Stop loss below V bottom
Trading Tips
  • Fastest reversal pattern at bottom
  • Difficult to predict
  • Requires quick reaction

Statistics

Breakout Statistics
Bullish Breakout62%
Bearish Breakout38%
Performance Metrics
Average Rise+14%
Average Decline-4%
Pullback Rate18%