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V Top / Spike Top

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

Sharp topV-Top: Fast rise → Sharp top → Fast decline

Pattern Details

Category

reversal

Success Rate

58%

Average Move

-10%

Duration

1-2 weeks

Pattern Structure

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

Trading Rules

Trading Rules
Essential rules for trading this pattern successfully
  • ✓
    Enter short position when top is confirmed
  • ✓
    High volume at top
  • ✓
    Target = Height of the V
  • ✓
    Stop loss above V top
Trading Tips
  • Fastest reversal pattern
  • Difficult to predict and trade
  • Requires quick reaction

Statistics

Breakout Statistics
Bullish Breakout42%
Bearish Breakout58%
Performance Metrics
Average Rise+5%
Average Decline-10%
Pullback Rate20%