Candlestick Patterns — Quick Reference
The essential candlestick patterns every momentum trader should recognize at a glance.
Small body at top, long lower wick. Sellers tried, buyers took over. Look for at support.
Green candle fully covers prior red. Strong reversal signal. Best with volume confirmation.
Red, small body, green. Three-candle reversal. Watch for at key support levels.
Open/close at top, long lower wick. Rejection of lower prices. Bullish if at support.
Small body at bottom, long upper wick. Buyers tried, sellers rejected. Watch at resistance.
Red candle fully covers prior green. Reversal warning. Stronger with high volume.
Green, small body, red. Three-candle top reversal. Consider taking profits.
Open/close at bottom, long upper wick. Upper price rejection. Bearish at resistance.
Open = close, wicks both ways. Indecision. Wait for next candle to confirm direction.
Small body, wicks both sides. Market undecided. Not a trade signal alone.
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