Double Bottom Definition

A double bottom is a chart pattern with two bottoms very close in price. This pattern can be seen in all time-frames. There are a few requirements to classify a chart pattern as a double bottom:

  1. Two lows that are near equal in price
  2. Equal distance in terms of time between lows
  3. Volume decreases on the second bottom

The double bottom chart pattern has an enormous amount of "cause" or breakout potential as the price of the stock has moved back in forth within a defined range. So, when the stock finally breaks out, there is an expansion in volume and price movement. Breakouts can occur to both the upside and downside. If you enter a breakout of a double bottom pattern, you will want to keep a close stop above/below the support/resistance level.

Double Bottom Price Target

When a stock breaks out of a double bottom formation, the price target is the range of the formation added to the breakout level.

Double Bottom Breakout

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Double Bottom Breakdown

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