Strength of Single Candlestick Patterns
More Bullish Patterns
1. Marubozu
Appearance: Full green candle, no wicks.
Meaning: Strong bullish momentum throughout the session. Indicates a likely continuation of the uptrend.
2. Hammer
Appearance: Small body with a long lower wick.
Meaning: Reversal pattern after a downtrend. Suggests buyers are stepping in.
3. Inverted Hammer
Appearance: Small body with a long upper wick.
Meaning: Signals potential reversal in a downtrend. Indicates early buying interest.
4. Spinning Top (Green)
Appearance: Small body with wicks on both sides.
Meaning: Indecision in the market but slightly bullish when green.
5. Doji
Appearance: Very small or no body, with equal upper and lower wicks.
Meaning: Market indecision. Needs confirmation from the next candle.
6. Dragonfly Doji
Appearance: Long lower wick, little or no upper wick, open/close near top.
Meaning: Potential bullish reversal, especially after a downtrend.
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More Bearish Patterns
1. Marubozu (Red)
Appearance: Full red candle, no wicks.
Meaning: Strong selling pressure. Signals a continuation of the downtrend.
2. Shooting Star
Appearance: Small body with a long upper wick.
Meaning: Bearish reversal signal after an uptrend.
3. Hanging Man
Appearance: Small body with a long lower wick.
Meaning: Bearish reversal signal, especially after an uptrend.
4. Spinning Top (Red)
Appearance: Small body with wicks on both sides.
Meaning: Market indecision, slightly bearish.
5. Doji (Red)
Appearance: Same as above but with bearish context.
Meaning: Market indecision. Needs confirmation.
6. Gravestone Doji
Appearance: Long upper wick, open/close near bottom.
Meaning: Strong potential for bearish reversal.