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7.26What is a double bottom?

1What is it?

A double bottom is a "W" shape: price hits the same low twice and holds, then breaks above the neckline.

2Why does it exist?

Sellers failed twice at the same level; the downtrend may be ending.

3Diagram
₹413₹431₹449₹468₹486NecklineBottom 1Bottom 2
4Quick revision
  • "W" shape.
  • Confirmed above neckline.
  • Bullish reversal.
5Knowledge check
Q1. Shape of a double bottom?Show answer

W.

Q2. What confirms it?Show answer

A close above the neckline.

Q3. Bullish or bearish?Show answer

Bullish.

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