The double top pattern requires waiting for the neckline to break before entering the market to avoid premature entry (it may form a consolidation rather than a reversal).

The double top is more effective after a long-term uptrend, while the short-term pattern may be a consolidation. The volume at the right peak shrinks, and when it breaks, the volume increases, enhancing the credibility of the signal. Sometimes the price may pull back to the neckline before falling again, so it is necessary to combine it with other indicators to avoid premature entry (it may form a consolidation rather than a reversal).