Common Candlestick Patterns for Trading
Bullish Engulfing
A larger bullish candle completely engulfs the previous smaller bearish candle, signaling potential reversal to
the upside.
Bearish Engulfing
A larger bearish candle completely engulfs the previous smaller bullish candle, signaling potential reversal to
the downside.
Doji
The opening and closing prices are almost the same, showing indecision in the market.
Hammer
A small body with a long lower wick, appearing after a downtrend, signaling a potential bullish reversal.
Shooting Star
A small body with a long upper wick, appearing after an uptrend, signaling a potential bearish reversal.
Morning Star
A three-candle pattern indicating a bullish reversal: a bearish candle, a small indecisive candle (like Doji),
followed by a strong bullish candle.
Evening Star
A three-candle pattern indicating a bearish reversal: a bullish candle, a small indecisive candle, followed by a
strong bearish candle.