Narrow Range Candles
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A candle’s range is the difference between its high and low price. A higher range indicates a strong trend or increased volatility during the session. Low range shows a lackluster price trend and a lack of momentum. Generally, this does not relate to candlestick patterns, but rather the range of candles is analyzed by participants ... Read more
Wide Range Candles
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W4 W4 stands for Wide Range 4. A W4 pattern is qualified if the candle’s range is the highest in the last 4 sessions. The difference between the high and low of the current session is the highest in the last four sessions. It shows that the trend is strong and momentum is in favor. ... Read more
Back-testing of candlestick patterns
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We have discussed various candlestick patterns. Many such patterns exist, and new patterns are continually being developed. People use it in different ways. There are many traders who perform subjective analysis, who observe patterns and make decisions based on their observations. Some traders use it in conjunction with other tools and indicators. Some traders create ... Read more
Bearish Star
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Bearish Star Category: Reversal Type: Weak Bearish Star is a two-candle formation. Imagine a strong bullish body candle appears in the uptrend. The price gaps up in the next session, it opens above the closing price of the previous bullish candlestick formation. The price doesn’t move much in the next session. Irrespective of the color ... Read more
Bullish Star
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Bullish Star Category: Reversal Type: Weak The concept of Star candlestick pattern is very simple yet useful. Bullish Star is a two-candle formation. Imagine a strong bearish body candle appears in the downtrend. The price gaps down in the next session, it opens below the closing price of the previous bearish candlestick formation. The price ... Read more
Bullish Kicker
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Bullish Kicker Category: Reversal Type: Strong Bullish Kicker is a strong bullish trend reversal pattern. Imagine a strong bearish candlestick pattern appears in the downtrend. Price gaps up in the next session. The price opens above the body of the previous bearish candlestick pattern, it is a shock to the bears. The price closes higher ... Read more
