Bearish lean
Reversal
1H–1D

Head and shoulders

A three-peak structure with a higher middle peak. Often watched near extended uptrends when buyers start to fail at highs.

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Head and shoulders schematic

Extended long on a liquid equity or major crypto pair.

How to spot

  1. 01Left shoulder, higher head, then lower right shoulder
  2. 02Neckline connecting the two troughs between peaks
  3. 03Volume often fades into the right shoulder

Invalidation

Sustained reclaim and hold above the head or neckline after a failed break.

Trader note

Wait for neckline structure—do not short every three-peak sketch.

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