"A strong bullish reversal pattern that signals repeated defense of support and the potential end of a downtrend."
Definition
In a downtrend, sellers dominate and push prices lower consistently. In a Triple Bottom, price reaches a strong support level and rebounds, but selling pressure returns and pushes price back toward the same support. This process repeats three times. Each failure to break support weakens seller confidence and strengthens buyer conviction. When price finally breaks above the resistance formed by the intermediate rallies, control shifts clearly from sellers to buyers.
Simple Explanation
"The price hits a floor three times. It drops, bounces, drops, bounces, and drops one last time. When it breaks above the ceiling (resistance), it means the sellers are done and the buyers are taking over."
Core Message
- Strong support repeatedly absorbs selling pressure
- Sellers fail multiple times to push price lower
- Buyer confidence builds gradually with each defense
- Resistance breakout confirms bullish trend reversal
Visual Interpretation
First Bottom
Price declines during a downtrend and finds support. Buyers step in aggressively, causing a rebound. At this stage, the move is still considered a normal pullback within a bearish trend.
Second Bottom
Price returns to the same support zone but again fails to break lower. The rebound that follows often shows slightly better momentum, indicating reduced selling strength.
Third Bottom
Price tests the support level once more and holds firmly. This third defense strongly validates the support zone and visually signals seller exhaustion.
Resistance / Neckline
A resistance level formed by the highs of the intermediate rallies. A breakout above this level confirms the pattern and marks the start of a bullish reversal.
Summary
"Visually, the Triple Bottom resembles a broad “W” or a base formed by three troughs. The key insight is repeated support defense, followed by a clear resistance breakout, which confirms the reversal."
Market Psychology
Dominant Downtrend
- Sellers control the market, and pessimism is widespread. Price continues to make lower lows.
Initial Support Defense
- At the first bottom, buyers perceive value and slow the decline. However, confidence remains low.
Seller Fatigue
- Repeated failures to break support reduce seller confidence. Buyers gain strength as downside risk appears limited.
Bullish Shift
- When resistance breaks, short sellers exit positions and new buyers enter. Momentum shifts decisively in favor of bulls, initiating an uptrend.
Identification Rules
Prior Trend
A clear prior downtrend must exist.
Three Bottoms
Three distinct troughs near the same support level.
Neckline
Resistance level formed by the intermediate rallies.
Breakout
Price must close above the neckline to confirm.
Volume
Volume typically declines near the bottoms.
Execution Strategy
Entry Signal
Buy on neckline breakout
Stop Loss
Stop loss below third bottom
Take Profit
Target pattern height
Signal Confirmation
Is the reversal confirmed?
- Strong bullish candle closing above resistance
- Expansion in volume on breakout
- Price holding above the breakout level
- Successful retest of resistance as new support
Caution: Avoid entering before confirmation, as price may continue ranging or make another attempt lower if selling pressure briefly returns.
Common Mistakes
Myth: Guarantees strong rallies
They improve probability, not certainty. Market trend matters.
Myth: Bottoms must be perfect
Minor variations to the downside are acceptable (stops runs) as long as close is above support.
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