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The Doji Candlestick: Spot Indecision and Trade the Reversal
A doji candlestick signals a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers that ends in a draw. Learn how to read every doji variant and trade the reversals that follow.
The Rising Three Methods Candlestick: Spot and Trade a Bullish Continuation
The rising three methods is a five-candle bullish continuation pattern that signals a brief pause in an uptrend before buyers regain control. Learn how to spot it and trade it.
The Shooting Star Candlestick: Spot and Trade a Bearish Reversal
The shooting star is a single-bar bearish reversal candlestick that appears at resistance after a rally. Learn how to identify it, confirm it, and trade it safely.
The Evening Star Candlestick: Spot and Trade a 3-Bar Topping Reversal
The evening star is a powerful 3-bar bearish reversal candlestick pattern that signals a potential top. Learn how to identify and trade it with confidence.
The Morning Star Candlestick: How to Spot and Trade a 3-Bar Reversal
The morning star is a powerful three-candle bullish reversal pattern that signals a downtrend is losing steam. Learn how to identify it, confirm it, and trade it with clear entry and exit rules.
The Bearish Engulfing Candle: How to Spot and Trade Topping Reversals
The bearish engulfing pattern is one of the most reliable topping reversal signals in technical analysis. Learn how to identify it, confirm it, and trade it with a clear risk framework.
Candlestick Patterns: A Trader's Visual Guide to Reading Price
Learn to read candlestick patterns — from the basics of wicks and bodies to powerful reversal signals like engulfing, hammer, and morning star.
The Bullish Engulfing Candle: A Reversal Signal Explained
A bullish engulfing candle is a two-bar reversal signal that can mark the end of a downtrend — here's what it looks like and how traders use it.
The Hammer Candlestick: Reading Reversals at Support
The hammer candlestick signals potential reversals when it forms at support after a downtrend — learn anatomy, psychology, and how to trade it.
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