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$BABA Inverse Head & Shoulders

BATS:BABA   Alibaba Group Holdings Ltd.
BABA Inverse Head & Shoulders

inverse head and shoulders" pattern is a bullish reversal pattern commonly observed in financial markets, particularly in stock charts. It typically indicates a reversal of a downtrend and the beginning of a potential uptrend.

Here's a description of the inverse head and shoulders pattern:

- **Formation**: The pattern consists of three troughs. The first trough, or the left shoulder, is formed during a downtrend and is followed by a rally to a higher peak, known as the head. After the head, the price declines again, forming the second trough, which is usually lower than the left shoulder. The final trough, or the right shoulder, forms as the price rallies again but fails to reach the height of the head.

- **Neckline**: A trendline drawn connecting the peaks of the left shoulder and the head forms the neckline of the pattern. When the price breaks above this neckline after the formation of the right shoulder, it is considered a bullish signal.

- **Volume**: Volume tends to decrease as the pattern forms, then increases when the price breaks above the neckline, confirming the pattern.

- **Confirmation**: The pattern is confirmed when the price breaks decisively above the neckline on high volume. This breakout suggests that bullish momentum has overcome previous selling pressure, signaling a potential trend reversal.

Traders often use the height of the pattern (from the head to the neckline) to estimate a potential price target once the pattern is confirmed. Overall, the inverse head and shoulders pattern is considered a reliable bullish signal, but like any technical pattern, it is not foolproof and should be used in conjunction with other forms of analysis.

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