How to spot a trend reversal before it's too late | Charting Masterclass

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In episode of Charting Masterclass, Axel breaks down how to spot a market top forming using Persimmon, the British housebuilder, as a real world example. Between September 2025 and February 2026 Persimmon was in a clearly defined uptrend. Then came the signals — loss of upside momentum, a sharp decline through the uptrend line, a close below the last relative low and a shift in momentum from bullish to bearish candles. The result was a 30% fall from the February high. Understanding these signals is a core skill for any investor or trader. This video is for educational and illustrative purposes only. The Persimmon example is used as a teaching illustration and is not a recommendation to buy or sell Persimmon shares or any other security. About Axel Rudolph: Axel Rudolph is IG's Chief Technical Analyst and one of the most respected chartists in the game. For a decade he consistently ranked in the Top 3 in the prestigious international FX Euromoney Survey, and he won the technical analysis section in both 2014 and 2019. Before joining IG, Axel held senior technical analysis, trading and fund management roles at major institutions. He's a Fellow and current Head of Education at the Society of Technical Analysts (STA), where he previously served as Chairman. For more than 20 years he's been a visiting lecturer in technical analysis at several London universities. In short, Axel isn't just another analyst. He's a true expert who's been at the top of his field for decades. That's why he's regularly quoted in the press, appears on television and has featured on the 'Verified Trader Podcast' - Words of Rizdom (163k views).