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A candlestick formation which consists of a small real body and long upper and lower shadows which represent a wide range of trading movement during the period. This formation signals a level of uncertainty, especially if found in a strong up or down trend.
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<figcaption style="text-align: center;">Example of a Spinning Top</figcaption>
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