spinning top

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That said, last week’s spinning top warrants attention, as such formations can signal potential exhaustion in the prevailing trend.

From Barron's

The formation of a spinning top candle suggests a degree of near-term indecision and possible fatigue following the prior week’s powerful 15.5% surge.

From Barron's

January’s strong volume and tight trading range, along with a third spinning top in four months, indicate growing market indecision.

From Barron's

This kind of motion is similar to the gentle wobble of a spinning top as it turns.

From Science Daily

This pattern points to a process known as "jet precession," which refers to a gradual shift in the direction of the jets over time, similar to the slow wobble of a spinning top.

From Science Daily