Candlestick Encyclopedia

Read what price is saying — one candle at a time

The complete guide to candlestick patterns — 20+ formations explained with real chart examples, entry rules, and context requirements.

10 LessonsBeginnerIntermediateAdvancedPin BarEngulfingDojiHammerShooting StarHarami

Single Candle Patterns

A doji forms when open and close are nearly equal, signalling indecision between buyers and sellers.

Bullish reversal signals with long wicks showing price rejection at lows.

Bearish reversal signals showing strong rejection at highs.

Full-body candles with no wicks indicating complete buyer or seller dominance.

Long-wick candles showing decisive price rejection at key levels.

Two & Three Candle Patterns

Momentum confirmation patterns where one candle completely engulfs the previous.

Consolidation and potential reversal patterns trapped within the prior candle range.

Three-candle reversal patterns that mark the end of a trend.

Two-candle patterns showing equal rejection at the same price level.

Continuation Patterns

Continuation candle formations that appear mid-trend before the move resumes.