Bullish Engulfing
Type: Bullish Reversal
Occurs when a small red candle is followed by a large green candle that completely engulfs it. It
indicates a potential reversal from a downtrend to an uptrend.
Trading Signal: Buy
Bearish Engulfing
Type: Bearish Reversal
A small green candle followed by a large red candle that engulfs the green one. It suggests a
possible reversal from an uptrend to a downtrend.
Trading Signal: Sell
Doji
Type: Indecision / Reversal
The open and close prices are virtually equal, forming a small body. A doji indicates market
indecision and potential reversal.
Trading Signal: Wait / Reversal Possible
Hammer
Type: Bullish Reversal
A small body with a long lower shadow, typically found after a downtrend. Indicates potential bullish
reversal.
Trading Signal: Buy
Shooting Star
Type: Bearish Reversal
A small body with a long upper shadow after an uptrend. Suggests a possible bearish reversal.
Trading Signal: Sell
Morning Star
Type: Bullish Reversal
A three-candle pattern with a long red candle, a small-bodied candle, and a long green candle.
Found at the end of a downtrend.
Trading Signal: Strong Buy
Evening Star
Type: Bearish Reversal
Three-candle pattern with a green candle, a small-bodied candle, and a large red candle. Appears
at the end of an uptrend.
Trading Signal: Strong Sell
Inverted Hammer
Type: Bullish Reversal
Occurs after a downtrend. Has a small body and a long upper shadow. Indicates potential bullish
reversal.
Trading Signal: Buy
Hanging Man
Type: Bearish Reversal
Found at the top of an uptrend with a small body and long lower shadow. Indicates selling pressure.
Trading Signal: Sell
Spinning Top
Type: Indecision
Candlestick with a small body and wicks on both sides. Indicates uncertainty in price movement.
Trading Signal: Wait / Confirm