Common Candlestick Patterns
Doji
Open and Close are almost equal. Signals indecision in the market.
Hammer
Small body, long lower wick. Bullish reversal after a downtrend.
Inverted Hammer
Small body, long upper wick. Bullish reversal after a downtrend.
Shooting Star
Small body, long upper wick. Bearish reversal after an uptrend.
Hanging Man
Small body, long lower wick. Bearish reversal after an uptrend.
Bullish Engulfing
Large bullish candle engulfs previous bearish candle. Strong bullish reversal.
Bearish Engulfing
Large bearish candle engulfs previous bullish candle. Strong bearish reversal.
Morning Star
Three-candle bullish reversal pattern. Signals end of a downtrend.
Evening Star
Three-candle bearish reversal pattern. Signals end of an uptrend.
Piercing Line
Bullish reversal with a gap down followed by a bullish candle closing more than halfway into the
previous body.
Dark Cloud Cover
Bearish reversal with a gap up followed by a bearish candle closing more than halfway into the
previous body.
Spinning Top
Small body with long upper and lower wicks. Indicates indecision.
Marubozu
No wicks. Strong buying or selling pressure depending on color.