Bearish Reversal
Head and Shoulders
Professional Chart Pattern Analysis & Trading Strategies
About Head and Shoulders
The Head and Shoulders is one of the most reliable bearish reversal patterns in technical analysis.
It consists of three peaks: a left shoulder, a higher head, and a right shoulder. The neckline connects the lows between the peaks.
After completing the right shoulder, price breaks below the neckline, confirming the reversal from uptrend to downtrend.
Professional traders look for increased volume on the break of the neckline for confirmation.
Professional Trading Tips
Wait for price to close below the neckline
Measure the distance from head to neckline for target
Place stop loss above the right shoulder
Volume should be highest on the left shoulder
Target is neckline minus (head height)
Pattern Type
Bearish Reversal
Recommended Timeframe
Daily & Weekly Charts
Reliability Score
High (with confirmation)
Chart Pattern Library
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