Double Bottom

What is a Double Bottom?

A double bottom is a bullish reversal pattern in technical analysis. It's characterized by a drop in price, followed by a rebound, another drop to the same or similar level as the original drop, and finally another rebound. The pattern resembles the letter "W" when viewed on a price chart.

Key Aspects

1. Reversal Pattern: Indicates a potential change from a downtrend to an uptrend.

2. "W" Shape: Appears as a "W" on price charts.

3. Support Level: The bottom of each drop often represents a support level.

4. Volume: Often accompanied by decreasing volume on the second drop.

5. Confirmation: The pattern is confirmed when the price breaks above the middle peak of the "W".

How Double Bottoms Work

1. Initial Drop: Price falls to a support level.

2. First Rebound: Price bounces back from the support level.

3. Second Drop: Price falls again to the same or similar support level.

4. Second Rebound: Price bounces back again.

5. Breakout: Price moves above the middle peak, confirming the pattern.

Double Bottom vs. Other Chart Patterns

1. Double Top: The inverse of a double bottom, indicating a bearish reversal.

2. Head and Shoulders: Another reversal pattern, but with three peaks instead of two troughs.

3. Triple Bottom: Similar to double bottom, but with three troughs instead of two.

4. Rounding Bottom: A more gradual reversal pattern without distinct bottoms.

Similar Terms

• Bull Trap: A false signal indicating that a declining trend in a market has reversed.

• Bear Market: Prolonged period of price decline.

• Technical Analysis: The broader field of study that includes pattern analysis like the Death Cross.