Candlestick Patterns – Simple Trading Guide
Candlesticks show price action clearly by displaying the open, high, low, and close of price within a
specific time period. They help traders understand market psychology and momentum.
Basic Candlestick Structure
1 Body: The distance between open and close
2 Wicks/Shadows: Show rejection of price
3 Bullish candle: Close above open
4 Bearish candle: Close below open
Single Candlestick Patterns
1 Doji: Indecision in the market
2 Hammer: Bullish reversal after a downtrend
3 Shooting Star: Bearish reversal after an uptrend
4 Marubozu: Strong momentum candle
Double Candlestick Patterns
1 Bullish Engulfing: Strong buying pressure
2 Bearish Engulfing: Strong selling pressure
3 Tweezer Top: Bearish reversal
4 Tweezer Bottom: Bullish reversal
Triple Candlestick Patterns
1 Morning Star: Bullish reversal pattern
2 Evening Star: Bearish reversal pattern
3 Three White Soldiers: Strong bullish continuation
4 Three Black Crows: Strong bearish continuation
Important Trading Tips
1 Always trade candlesticks with trend confirmation
2 Use support and resistance for higher probability
3 Avoid trading candlesticks alone without context
4 Best results come from higher timeframes
Remember: Candlesticks reflect psychology, not guarantees. Combine them with structure,
liquidity, and risk management.