Candlestick Patterns Guide
Bullish Engulfing
A larger green candle completely engulfs the body of the previous red candle. Indicates a potential
reversal to the upside.
Bearish Engulfing
A larger red candle completely engulfs the body of the previous green candle. Indicates a potential
reversal to the downside.
Hammer
A small body at the top with a long lower wick. Indicates potential bullish reversal after a downtrend.
Shooting Star
A small body at the bottom with a long upper wick. Indicates potential bearish reversal after an
uptrend.
Doji
A candle with very small or no real body. Indicates indecision in the market.
Morning Star
A three-candle pattern signaling a bullish reversal. Consists of a long red candle, a short-bodied
candle, and a long green candle.
Evening Star
A three-candle pattern signaling a bearish reversal. Consists of a long green candle, a short-bodied
candle, and a long red candle.
Piercing Line
A bullish reversal pattern. A green candle opens below a red candle's close and closes more than
halfway into the red body.
Dark Cloud Cover
A bearish reversal pattern. A red candle opens above a green candle’s close and closes more than
halfway into the green body.
Spinning Top
Small real body with upper and lower wicks. Indicates indecision and possible trend reversal or
continuation.