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Spinning Top

neutral

Definition

Small body with upper and lower wicks of similar length.

Psychology

Both buyers and sellers tried hard but neither won. The market is unsure.

Real-life analogy

💡 A spinning top wobbling — it could fall either way.

Confirmation

Next candle's direction.

Invalidation

Trend continuation candle.

Historical behaviour

Useful as a 'momentum fading' warning within trends.

Illustrative success rate

Weak alone; context-dependent · Low reliability

Common beginner mistakes

  • Over-trading indecision bars

Quick quiz — did you understand?

1. Is the Spinning Top generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?

2. What is the best practice before acting on a Spinning Top?

3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Spinning Top?

Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.