Learn with ETMarkets: Reading price patterns in gold, silver via head & shoulders, double tops and bottoms
MCX Gold and Silver trading, understanding price patterns is crucial for informed decision-making. Three prominent patterns — heads & shoulders, double tops and double bottoms — offer valuable insights into potential price movements, aiding traders in navigating the dynamic precious metals market.
Head & Shoulders
The head & shoulders pattern typically signals a trend reversal from bullish to bearish. It consists of three peaks—the left shoulder, head, and right shoulder—where the central peak (head) is higher than the two shoulders. Traders can use this pattern to anticipate a downward price movement following the completion of the right shoulder.
How to use
Identification: Look for three consecutive peaks with the central peak (head) being the highest.
Confirmation: Confirm the pattern with a neckline drawn by connecting the lows of the left and right shoulders.
Entry/Exit: Enter a short position when the price breaks below the neckline. Set a stop-loss above the right shoulder. Exit the trade when the price reaches a target based on the pattern's height.
Double Tops
A Double Top pattern occurs when the price reaches a resistance level twice, failing to break above it. It signals a potential reversal from bullish to bearish, with traders anticipating a downward price movement following the second failed attempt to break the resistance.
How to Use
Identification: Look for two consecutive peaks at approximately the same price level, separated by a trough.
Confirmation: Confirm the pattern by drawing a
