Reversal · Bearish · Medium reliability
Triple Top Pattern Explained
Three touches at resistance — break below the valleys confirms.
What it looks like
Three peaks at similar levels often associated with bearish reversal in textbooks.
Slower to form; needs patience for the third rejection.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Three peaks at similar resistance with two intervening valleys.
- Each peak should respect the same zone — wicks count.
- Bearish bias after break below the lowest valley between peaks.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if a fourth push clearly breaks above resistance.
Common mistakes
- Calling it at the third peak. A third test of resistance can also be the one that breaks through.
- Counting wicks and closes in different zones as the same level.
- Missing that price is making higher lows, which often leans toward a breakout instead.
Questions and answers
What confirms a triple top?
A close below the lows between the three peaks.
Is a triple top stronger than a double top?
It shows one more failed attempt at resistance, but it still needs the same confirmation, and it takes longer to form.
Ask ChartNox AI about Triple Top
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