Tweezer Tops & Bottoms
Overview
Tweezers are two-candle patterns where both candles test the same high (tweezer top) or low (tweezer bottom). The first candle extends the trend and the second candle reverses. The matching highs/lows create a visual 'tweezers' shape indicating a rejection level.
Key Concepts
Two candles with matching highs (top) or lows (bottom), First candle moves with the trend, second reverses, The shared level represents key supply/demand, More powerful when combined with other signals
Entry Signals
Tweezer bottom at rising trendline or demand zone, Tweezer top at descending trendline or supply zone, Volume expansion on the reversal candle, Multi-timeframe confluence at the tweezers level
Exit Signals
Stop beyond the tweezers level (the shared high/low), Target the start of the prior move or next support/resistance, Trail using price structure
Best Timeframes
1H, 4H, Daily
Pro Tips
Tweezers are often overlooked but very effective because the matching high/low represents a genuine rejection level that can be objectively measured.
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Harami Patterns
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Three-Line Strike Patterns
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Piercing Line & Dark Cloud Cover
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