Reversal Chart Patterns — Complete Guide
Reversal patterns mark moments when an established trend exhausts itself and the prevailing buyer/seller balance flips. They form at swing highs or swing lows after a sustained move, and traders use them to anticipate when a market may pivot. The patterns vary in structure — some take only a single candlestick, others develop over weeks — but they share a common narrative of waning momentum and shifting conviction. This hub indexes every reversal formation tracked on KlineVision so you can study their definitions side by side.
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Reversal patterns work best when the preceding trend is clear and mature. Volume usually thins on the late stages of the prior move, then expands when the pattern's confirmation bar prints — a divergence between price and participation that traders read as a sign of trend fatigue. Pair reversal patterns with momentum or trend indicators (RSI divergence, MACD histogram inflection, ADX rolling over) to filter false starts. Newcomers tend to mistake any pause near a swing extreme for a reversal; the rules in each pattern's page are designed to keep you anchored to objective structure rather than wishful pattern-spotting.
All 33 Patterns in This Category
The Bat is a five-point harmonic reversal pattern defined by a shallow B-point retracement and a deep completion at the 0.886 retracement of
The Broadening Bottom is a bullish reversal chart pattern characterized by increasing price volatility, visually resembling a megaphone or a
The Broadening Top is a bearish reversal chart pattern that typically forms at the peak of an uptrend, signaling a potential shift from bull
The Bump and Run Reversal (BARR) Top is a powerful bearish reversal pattern identified and popularized by Thomas Bulkowski. It characterizes
The Butterfly is a five-point harmonic reversal pattern in which the completion point D extends beyond the origin of the initial move, disti
The Chan Beichi Bottom is a sophisticated bullish reversal pattern rooted in Chan Theory (Chandao), focusing on the structural exhaustion of
The Chan Beichi Top, more commonly recognized in Western technical analysis as the Tower Top, is a significant bearish reversal pattern that
The Chan Bi Down, technically recognized in Western technical analysis as the Bearish Breakaway, is a sophisticated five-bar bearish reversa
The 'Chan Bi Up' (Upward Stroke) is a foundational concept in Chan Zhong Shuo Chan (Theory of Chan), representing the smallest structural un
The Chan Third Buy is a bullish reversal chart pattern that typically forms after a significant downtrend, signaling a potential shift from
The 'Chan Third Sell' is a bearish reversal chart pattern that typically forms after a sustained uptrend, signaling a potential shift from b
The Crab is a five-point harmonic reversal pattern characterized by the deepest extension in the harmonic family, with completion at the 1.6
The Cypher is a five-point harmonic reversal pattern distinguished by a unique structure in which the C point extends beyond the A point and
The Diamond Bottom is a rare but highly potent bullish reversal pattern that typically marks the exhaustion of a significant downtrend. Visu
The Diamond Top is a bearish reversal chart pattern that typically forms at the peak of an extended uptrend, signaling a potential shift fro
The Double Bottom is a reversal chart pattern, often described as resembling the letter 'W'. It forms after a sustained downtrend and is use
The Double Top is a reversal chart pattern that typically forms after a sustained uptrend. Visually, it resembles the letter 'M' and consist
The Gartley is a five-point harmonic reversal pattern built on specific Fibonacci ratios that connect four price legs labeled X-A-B-C-D. It
The Head and Shoulders pattern is a reversal formation used in technical analysis. It consists of three successive peaks: a left shoulder, a
The Inverse Head and Shoulders is a reversal pattern used to study a possible transition after a downtrend. It consists of three distinct tr
The Island Reversal is a short-term trend reversal pattern characterized by a cluster of price action isolated from the preceding and succee
A Key Reversal Day is a potent one-bar price pattern that signals a potential change in the prevailing trend. It is characterized by extreme
The Rounding Bottom, often referred to as a 'Saucer' or 'Bowl,' is a long-term bullish reversal pattern that signals a gradual shift in mark
The Rounding Top is a long-term bearish reversal pattern that signals a gradual shift in market sentiment from bullish to bearish. Visually,
The Shark is a five-point harmonic reversal pattern that relies on the reciprocal Fibonacci ratios 0.886 and 1.13 and completes near an extr
The Tower Bottom is a bullish reversal pattern that develops at the conclusion of a downtrend. It is the mirror image of the Tower Top, name
The Tower Top is a bearish reversal pattern that develops at the conclusion of an uptrend. It is named for its distinctive silhouette: a str
The Triple Bottom is a powerful bullish reversal pattern that signals the end of a prolonged downtrend and the beginning of a new upward tra
The Triple Top is a classic bearish reversal pattern characterized by three distinct peaks reaching nearly the same price level, separated b
The V-Bottom, also known as a 'Spike' or 'V-Reversal,' is a powerful bullish reversal pattern characterized by a sharp, aggressive decline f
The V-Top, also known as an 'Inverted V' or 'Spike Top,' is a sharp, aggressive bearish reversal pattern that occurs after a steep price adv
The Falling Wedge is a powerful bullish reversal pattern characterized by two converging trendlines that slope downward. Unlike a parallel c
The Rising Wedge is a bearish reversal pattern characterized by two converging trendlines that both slope upward. It forms when the price ma
FAQ
How is a reversal pattern different from a continuation pattern?
A reversal pattern resolves with price moving against the prior trend, while a continuation pattern resolves in the same direction as the trend that preceded it. Both look like consolidations on the chart, but their structural cues — neckline placement, volume behaviour, the slope of swing extremes — diverge.
How long should I wait for a reversal pattern to confirm?
Confirmation traditionally requires a follow-through bar that closes beyond the pattern's defining boundary (neckline, trigger candle, etc.) on healthy volume. Single-bar formations confirm next session; multi-bar formations may take several days to a week.
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