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Candlestick Patterns

Master the 15 most critical candlestick patterns used to read market psychology. Learn to identify reversals and continuations through the shape of individual candles.

NeutralIndecision

Doji

A candlestick pattern that forms when a security's open and close are virtually equal, signaling a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers.

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BullishReversal

Hammer

A bullish reversal pattern that forms during a downtrend, characterized by a small body and a long lower wick.

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BearishReversal

Shooting Star

A bearish reversal pattern that forms during an uptrend, characterized by a small body and a long upper wick.

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BullishReversal

Bullish Engulfing

A two-candle reversal pattern where a small red candle is followed by a larger green candle that completely 'engulfs' the previous one.

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BearishReversal

Bearish Engulfing

A two-candle reversal pattern where a small green candle is followed by a larger red candle that completely 'engulfs' the previous one.

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BullishReversal

Morning Star

A three-candle bullish reversal pattern that consists of a long red candle, a small-bodied candle, and a long green candle.

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BearishReversal

Evening Star

A three-candle bearish reversal pattern that consists of a long green candle, a small-bodied candle, and a long red candle.

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BullishReversal

Three White Soldiers

A bullish reversal pattern consisting of three consecutive long-bodied green candles that close progressively higher.

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BearishReversal

Three Black Crows

A bearish reversal pattern consisting of three consecutive long-bodied red candles that close progressively lower.

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BullishReversal

Piercing Line

A two-candle bullish reversal pattern where a red candle is followed by a green candle that opens lower but closes above the midpoint of the first candle.

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BearishReversal

Dark Cloud Cover

A two-candle bearish reversal pattern that is the opposite of the Piercing Line.

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BullishReversal

Tweezer Bottoms

A bullish reversal pattern consisting of two candles with matching lows.

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BearishReversal

Tweezer Tops

A bearish reversal pattern consisting of two candles with matching highs.

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NeutralIndecision

Spinning Top

A candlestick with a small body and long upper and lower wicks, indicating indecision in the market.

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BilateralContinuation

Marubozu

A candlestick with a long body and no wicks, indicating strong momentum in one direction.

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BullishReversal

Bullish Harami

A two-candle reversal pattern where a large red candle is followed by a smaller green candle that is completely contained within the body of the first.

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BearishReversal

Bearish Harami

A two-candle reversal pattern where a large green candle is followed by a smaller red candle that is completely contained within the body of the first.

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BullishReversal

Bullish Harami Cross

A two-candle reversal pattern where a large red candle is followed by a Doji that is completely contained within the body of the first.

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BearishReversal

Bearish Harami Cross

A two-candle reversal pattern where a large green candle is followed by a Doji that is completely contained within the body of the first.

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BearishContinuation

On Neck

A bearish continuation pattern where a long red candle is followed by a small green candle that closes near the low of the first candle.

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BearishContinuation

In Neck

A bearish continuation pattern where a long red candle is followed by a small green candle that closes slightly inside the body of the first candle.

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BearishContinuation

Thrusting

A bearish continuation pattern where a long red candle is followed by a green candle that closes near, but below, the midpoint of the first candle.

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BearishContinuation

Falling Three Methods

A five-candle bearish continuation pattern consisting of a long red candle, three small green candles, and another long red candle.

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BullishContinuation

Rising Three Methods

A five-candle bullish continuation pattern consisting of a long green candle, three small red candles, and another long green candle.

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BullishContinuation

Upside Tasuki Gap

A three-candle bullish continuation pattern where a gap up is followed by a small bearish candle that partially fills the gap.

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BearishContinuation

Downside Tasuki Gap

A three-candle bearish continuation pattern where a gap down is followed by a small bullish candle that partially fills the gap.

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BullishContinuation

Mat Hold

A five-candle bullish continuation pattern similar to Rising Three Methods but with a higher close on the second candle.

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BullishContinuation

Separating Lines (Bullish)

A two-candle bullish continuation pattern where a red candle is followed by a green candle that opens at the same level as the first.

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BearishContinuation

Separating Lines (Bearish)

A two-candle bearish continuation pattern where a green candle is followed by a red candle that opens at the same level as the first.

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BullishContinuation

Side-by-Side White Lines

A three-candle bullish continuation pattern where two green candles of similar size open at the same level after a gap up.

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BearishReversal

Hanging Man

A single-candle bearish reversal pattern that looks identical to a Hammer but forms at the top of an uptrend.

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BullishReversal

Inverted Hammer

A single-candle bullish reversal pattern that looks identical to a Shooting Star but forms at the bottom of a downtrend.

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BullishReversal

Three Inside Up

A three-candle bullish reversal pattern that confirms the Bullish Harami. It consists of a Harami followed by a third bullish candle that closes higher.

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BearishReversal

Three Inside Down

A three-candle bearish reversal pattern that confirms the Bearish Harami. It consists of a Harami followed by a third bearish candle that closes lower.

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