What key characteristic defines a spinning top candlestick pattern?

Large real body with short shadows Small real body with long upper and lower shadows Long upper shadow with a short lower shadow Long lower shadow with a short upper shadow

What does the presence of both upper and lower shadows in a spinning top indicate about market sentiment?

Strong bullish control Strong bearish control Indecision and uncertainty A breakout in a specific direction

How should a trader interpret a spinning top appearing in a downtrend?

As a definitive sign of trend reversal As a signal to immediately sell all holdings As an indication of potential trend continuation or reversal As a sign to increase position size due to bullish momentum

What is a recommended strategy when encountering a spinning top in an uptrend?

Aggressively buy more of the asset Sell all holdings to avoid potential losses Consider taking partial profits while remaining partially invested Ignore the signal as it has no relevance in an uptrend

How does a Doji candlestick pattern differ from a spinning top?

Dojis have a larger real body than spinning tops Dojis have longer shadows than spinning tops Dojis have no real body, indicating the open and close prices are equal Dojis always signify a trend reversal, while spinning tops do not