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Definition of 'Double Top'

A term used in technical analysis to describe the rise of a stock, a drop, another rise to the same level as the original rise, and finally another drop.

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Investopedia explains 'Double Top'

The double top looks like the letter "M". The twice touched high is considered a resistance level.

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