Is the Head And Shoulders pattern bullish or bearish?

The Head And Shoulders is classified as a bearish reversal pattern. It typically signals a potential downward price movement.

How reliable is the Head And Shoulders pattern?

TradingPatterns.io tracks the historical win rate of every Head And Shoulders detection across multiple timeframes. Visit the pattern page to see current win rates and confidence scores based on real market data.

How do I trade the Head And Shoulders pattern?

Wait for the Head And Shoulders pattern to be confirmed with a breakout above resistance (bullish) or below support (bearish). Use the measured move technique to set price targets, and place a stop loss on the opposite side of the pattern. Volume confirmation increases reliability.

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Head and Shoulders

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A bearish reversal pattern with three peaks: two smaller shoulders flanking a higher head.

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Win Rates

Timeframe	Win rate	Sample	Won / Lost	Avg return	Expectancy
15m1Y	59.2%	510	302 / 208	—	—
1d1Y	34.2%	2,825	966 / 1,859	—	—
1h1Y	46.1%	6,207	2,864 / 3,343	—	—
1w1Y	49.5%	451	223 / 228	—	—
30m1Y	57.8%	391	226 / 165	—	—
4h1Y	38.6%	3,497	1,349 / 2,148	—	—
5m1Y	66.4%	375	249 / 126	—	—

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About This Pattern

A bearish reversal pattern with three peaks: two smaller shoulders flanking a higher head. Signals trend reversal when price breaks below the neckline.