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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.