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Neckline

The line connecting the lows or highs between a pattern's peaks, which confirms the pattern when broken.

Chart PatternsIntermediate

Definition

In a head and shoulders or a double top or bottom, price must break through the neckline before the pattern counts as complete. Until then it is only a possibility.

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