Tweezer Bottom candlestick pattern
Two candles with matching (or nearly matching) lows, usually a bearish candle followed by a bullish one. Price tested the same level twice and was rejected both times.
Illustrative shape. Real patterns vary in proportion.
How to identify a Tweezer Bottom
- Appears after a decline
- Two consecutive candles with the same low
- Often bearish first candle, bullish second
- Works best when the matching lows land on known support
What the Tweezer Bottom tells you
Sellers drove price to a level, then tried again the next session and couldn't break it. Two failed attempts at the same low suggest a floor has formed.
How traders use it
Traders often enter as the second candle closes or the next candle breaks the pattern's high, with a stop just below the shared low. The tight, precise stop is a big part of the appeal.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Tweezer Bottom bullish or bearish? +
The Tweezer Bottom is a bullish reversal pattern. Two candles with matching (or nearly matching) lows, usually a bearish candle followed by a bullish one. Price tested the same level twice and was rejected both times.
How reliable is the Tweezer Bottom? +
No candlestick pattern works every time. Patterns are more reliable when they form at a meaningful level (support, resistance, a moving average), after a clear trend, on higher volume, and when the next candle confirms them.
Do I need confirmation to trade the Tweezer Bottom? +
Most traders want it. Waiting for the next candle to move in the expected direction filters out many false signals, at the cost of a slightly worse entry price.
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