𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐥𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐤 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐝𝐞 𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐖𝐡𝐨’𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐁𝐮𝐲𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐬?
Understanding candlestick shapes helps you know who’s in control buyers or sellers. Here’s an easy guide to read them:
When Buyers Are Strong
1. Big Green Candle:
Buyers fully control the market — price is moving up strongly.
2. Green Candle with Long Lower Wick:
Sellers tried to push down, but buyers pushed back up — bullish sign.
3. Small Candle with Wicks Both Sides (Doji):
Market is confused, no clear winner — wait and watch.
4. Green Candle with Long Upper Wick:
Buyers tried, but sellers pushed price down — be careful, reversal possible.
When Sellers Are Strong
1. Big Red Candle:
Sellers are fully in control — price is falling hard.
2. Red Candle with Long Upper Wick:
Buyers pushed up, but sellers slammed the price down — bearish sign.
3. Small Candle with Wicks Both Sides (Doji):
Market is undecided — don’t rush, wait for clarity.
4. Red Candle with Long Lower Wick:
Sellers had control, but buyers fought back possible bounce ahead.
Quick Tip:
Always check candles with volume and support/resistance levels for smarter trading moves.