Candlestick Patterns Overview

Complete guide to candlestick patterns and their interpretations

Bearish Engulfing

A two-candlestick pattern where a large bearish candle completely engulfs the previous bullish candle.

Bullish Engulfing

A two-candlestick pattern where a large bullish candle completely engulfs the previous bearish candle.

Dark Cloud Cover

A 2-candle bearish reversal pattern that occurs after an uptrend.

Doji

A single candlestick with virtually no body, indicating market indecision.

Dragonfly Doji

A bullish reversal variant of the Doji, forming after a downtrend.

Evening Star

A three-candlestick pattern signaling a potential top reversal.

Gravestone Doji

A bearish reversal variant of the Doji, forming after an uptrend.

Hammer

A single candlestick pattern with a small body and long lower shadow, typically 2-3 times the body length.

Harami

A 2-candle pattern signaling potential reversal (bullish or bearish depending on trend).

Inside Bar

A consolidation pattern where the current candle is completely engulfed by the previous candle.

Marubozu

A candlestick with no shadows, indicating strong conviction.

Morning Star

A three-candlestick pattern signaling a potential bottom reversal.

Outside Bar

A breakout pattern where the current candle completely engulfs the previous candle.

Piercing Line

A 2-candle bullish reversal pattern that occurs after a downtrend.

Shooting Star

A single candlestick pattern with a small body and long upper shadow, appearing at market tops.

Spinning Top

Indicates indecision in the market, with small bodies and long wicks.

Three Black Crows

Three consecutive bearish candles with lower highs and lower lows.

Three White Soldiers

Three consecutive bullish candles with higher highs and higher lows.

Tweezers

A 2-candle pattern where two candles have nearly identical highs or lows, signaling reversal.