The spinning top is a very interesting candlestick. Unlike the Marubuzo, it does not give the trader a trading signal with specific entry or an exit point. However the spinning top gives out useful information with regard to the current situation in the market. The trader can use this information to position himself in the market.
Two things are quite prominent…
- The candles have a small real body
- The upper and lower shadow are almost equal
If you look at a spinning top in isolation it does not mean much. It just conveys indecision as both bulls and bears were not able to influence the markets. However when you see the spinning top with respect to the trend in the chart it gives out a really powerful message based on which you can position your stance in the markets.
To sum up, the spinning top candle shows confusion and indecision in the market with an equal probability of reversal or continuation. Until the situation becomes clear the traders should be cautious and they should minimize their position size.
The Dojis
The Doji’s are very similar to the spinning tops, except that it does not have a real body at all. This means the open and close prices are equal. Doji’s provide crucial information about the market sentiments and is an important candlestick pattern.
The Dojis have similar implications as the spinning top.
So the next time you see either a Spinning top or a Doji individually or in a cluster, remember there is indecision is the market. The market could swing either ways and you need to build a stance that adapts to the expected movement in the market.
Key Points
The Dojis
The Doji’s are very similar to the spinning tops, except that it does not have a real body at all. This means the open and close prices are equal. Doji’s provide crucial information about the market sentiments and is an important candlestick pattern.
The Dojis have similar implications as the spinning top.
So the next time you see either a Spinning top or a Doji individually or in a cluster, remember there is indecision is the market. The market could swing either ways and you need to build a stance that adapts to the expected movement in the market.
Key Points
- A spinning top has a small real body. The upper and lower shadows are almost equal in length
- The colour of the spinning top does not matter. What matters is the fact that the open and close prices are very close to each other
- Spinning tops conveys indecision in the market with both bulls and bears being in equal control
- Spinning top at the top end of the rally indicates that either the bulls are taking a pause before they can resume the uptrend further or the bears are preparing to break the trend. In either case, the trader’s stance has to be cautious. If the trader’s intent is to buy, he is better off buying only half the quantity and he should wait for the markets to move in his direction
- Spinning top at the bottom end of the rally indicates that either the bears are taking a pause before they can resume the down trend further or the bulls are preparing to break the trend and take the markets higher. Either case, the trader’s stance has to be cautious. If the traders intent is to buy, he is better off buying only half the quantity and he should wait for the markets to make the move
- Doji’s are very similar to spinning tops. Doji also convey indecision in the market. By definition dojis do not have a real body. However in reality, even if a wafer thin body appears it is acceptable
- A trader’s stance based on dojis is similar to stance taken when a spinning top occurs.
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