Master Candlestick Patterns

Unlock the secrets of price action with our comprehensive guide to candlestick patterns

Candlestick Basics

What Are Candlesticks?

Candlestick charts originated in Japan over 300 years ago for tracking rice prices. Each candlestick represents price movement during a specific time period, showing the open, high, low, and close prices.

The rectangular "body" shows the range between the opening and closing prices. The "wicks" or "shadows" show the highest and lowest prices during that period.

Bullish (Price rose)
Bearish (Price fell)
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4

Common Candlestick Patterns

Hammer

A bullish reversal pattern that forms after a decline. It has a small body near the top and a long lower wick.

Signals potential trend reversal upward

Hanging Man

A bearish reversal pattern that forms after an advance. Similar to a hammer but appears in an uptrend.

Signals potential trend reversal downward

Engulfing

A two-candle pattern where the second candle completely engulfs the body of the first.

Bullish when after downtrend, bearish after uptrend

Doji

Occurs when opening and closing prices are virtually equal, showing market indecision.

Often signals potential reversal when after strong trend

Morning Star

A three-candle bullish reversal pattern that appears after a downtrend.

Strong signal of potential upward reversal

Shooting Star

A bearish reversal pattern with a small lower body and long upper wick, appearing after an uptrend.

Indicates potential trend reversal downward

Test Your Knowledge

What does a hammer candlestick pattern typically indicate?

Learning Resources

Recommended Books

  • "Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques" by Steve Nison
  • "Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts" by Thomas Bulkowski
  • "Candlestick Charting Explained" by Gregory Morris

Video Courses

  • "Mastering Candlestick Patterns" on Udemy
  • "Technical Analysis Masterclass" on Coursera
  • "Price Action Trading Strategies" on YouTube

Practice Tools

  • TradingView charting platform
  • MetaTrader 4/5 with demo account
  • Investopedia's stock simulator

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