Diamond Top Complete Guide

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What is Diamond Top?

Das Diamant-Top ist ein Umkehrmuster mit bärischer Tendenz. Es benötigt mindestens 25 Bars zur Ausbildung. Dieses Muster ist in der technischen Analyse weit verbreitet und kann in allen Märkten und Zeitrahmen gefunden werden.

Diamond Top pattern illustration

Identification Rules

  1. Ein klar etablierter Aufwärtstrend muss der Bildung des Diamant-Top-Musters vorausgehen.
  2. The pattern begins with a broadening formation (higher highs and lower lows), indicating increasing volatility and indecision.
  3. The broadening phase transitions into a contracting phase (lower highs and higher lows), forming the distinct diamond shape.
  4. Confirmation occurs when the price breaks decisively below the lower trendline of the diamond, ideally with increased volume.

References

  • Thomas N. Bulkowski (2005). Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns.
  • Steve Nison (2001). Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques.

FAQ

Was bedeutet die Diamantenformation in Bezug auf die Marktpsychologie?

The diamond shape reflects a period of intense indecision and increasing volatility, followed by a decrease in volatility. The initial broadening suggests a loss of control by bulls and growing bearish influence, while the subsequent contraction indicates a temporary equilibrium before the bears ultimately gain control and push prices lower.

How reliable is the Diamond Top pattern as a reversal signal?

According to Thomas Bulkowski's extensive research, the Diamond Top is considered a highly reliable bearish reversal pattern. It ranks among the top performers for bearish breakouts, with a historical failure rate of approximately 10% and a strong tendency for prices to decline significantly after the breakout.

What is the typical price target after a Diamond Top breakout?

A common method for estimating the price target is to measure the widest vertical distance of the diamond pattern and project that distance downwards from the breakout point. Bulkowski's data suggests an average post-breakout decline of around 19%.

How does volume typically behave during the formation and breakout of a Diamond Top?

Das Volumen nimmt häufig während der anfänglichen Ausweitungsphase des Diamanten zu, was auf erhöhte Aktivität und Unentschlossenheit hindeutet. Wenn sich das Muster verengt, neigt das Volumen dazu, abzunehmen, was auf schwindendes Interesse hindeutet. Ein entscheidendes Merkmal ist ein signifikanter Anstieg des Volumens beim entscheidenden Abwärtsausbruch, der die bärische Umkehr bestätigt.

Worin unterscheidet sich ein Diamant-Top von einem Schulter-Kopf-Schulter-Top-Muster?

While both are bearish reversal patterns, their structures differ. A Head and Shoulders pattern has three distinct peaks (left shoulder, head, right shoulder) with a clear neckline. A Diamond Top, conversely, is characterized by a broadening then contracting price range, forming a diamond shape without the distinct shoulder-head-shoulder structure. The Diamond Top often implies a more complex and volatile period of indecision before the reversal.

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Reviewed by KlineVision Research Team, CFA Charterholder, 10+ years quantitative research· 23. Apr. 2026

Parts of this page (FAQ, introductions) are AI-assisted. Core data and statistics are algorithmically computed. All pattern definitions are human-reviewed.

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