Candlestick Patterns
Single Candlestick Patterns
Single candlestick patterns are simple, fast, and effective. Each one forms with just a single candle, yet often signals sharp reversals or strong continuations. Because they’re easy to spot and quick to interpret, single candlestick patterns are perfect for traders who value speed and clarity.
Doji
A Doji signals indecision, with open and close prices nearly equal.
Dragonfly Doji
Bullish signal where price drops but closes near the opening level.
Gravestone Doji
Bearish sign with price rising then closing back near the open.
Long-Legged Doji
Signals strong indecision with long wicks on both ends of the body.
The Hammer Pattern
Bullish reversal with long lower wick and a small body on top.
The Inverted Hammer
Bullish signal with a long upper wick after declining price action.
Hanging Man
Bearish pattern with long lower wick forming at the top of an uptrend.
Shooting Star
Bearish signal with long upper wick and a close near the opening price.
Spinning Top
Indecision candle with long wicks and a short body near the price center.
The Marubozu Pattern
Full-bodied candle with no wicks showing strong momentum in one direction.
Dual Candlestick Patterns
Dual candlestick patterns use two candles to show clear shifts in price direction. They often appear near key levels, helping traders spot rejections or confirm breakouts. With just two candles, dual candlestick patterns deliver structure, timing, and context all at once.
Bullish Engulfing
Bullish reversal where green candle fully engulfs the red one that came before it.
Bearish Engulfing
Bearish reversal where red candle fully covers the prior green body.
Tweezer Bottom
Bullish signal with two candles forming equal lows after downtrend ends.
Tweezer Top
Bearish signal where two candles form matching highs at resistance zone.
Piercing Line
Bullish pattern where green candle closes deep into the real body of the prior red candle.
Dark Cloud Cover
Bearish pattern with red candle closing into the body of earlier green.
Bullish Harami
Bullish pattern where small green fits inside prior large red candle.
Bearish Harami
Bearish signal with small red candle forming inside the prior green body pattern.
Harami Cross
Doji appears within larger candle body, often showing a trend change.
Triple Candlestick Patterns
Triple candlestick patterns offer reliable signals by combining three candles into one decisive setup. These patterns form at major turning points and highlight strong momentum. Because of their clarity and structure, triple candlestick patterns are trusted by traders across every market.
Morning Star
Bullish setup of three candles after a decline, showing reversal signs.
Evening Star
Bearish setup made of three candles forming after a strong upward movement.
Three White Soldiers
Bullish reversal shown by three rising candles with strong bullish closing levels.
Three Black Crows
Bearish reversal with three red candles closing lower each time.
Three Inside Up Pattern
Bullish setup starting with Harami, then confirmed by a strong green candle close.
Three Inside Down
Bearish signal starts with Harami then confirmed by strong red close.
Three Outside Up
Bullish engulfing followed by a green candle confirming the trend.
Three Outside Down
Bearish engulfing followed by red candle confirming the reversal setup.