Candlestick Cheatsheet

The origin of the popular candlestick charts lies in Japan. They have become one of the most popular ways of interpreting chart patterns among traders. Price movements within observation periods can be derived from the representation of the candlestick formation. The visualisation of the elements allows various conclusions to be drawn about the underlying price development of the financial instrument.
16 Indications for rising markets
13 Indications for falling markets
5 chart formations for set moves/ neutral base formations

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Bullish Candlestick Patterns

Single Candle Patterns

Hammer
Inverted Hammer
Dragonfly Doji
Bullish Spinning Top

Two Candle Patterns

Bullish Kicker
Bullish Engulfing
Bullish Harami
Piercing Line
Tweezer Bottom

Three+ Candle Patterns

Morningstar
Bullish Abandoned Baby
Three White Soldiers
Three Line Strike
Morning Doji Star
Three Outside Up
Three Inside Up

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Neutral/Basic Patterns

Doji
Spinning Top
Marubozu
Star

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Bearish Candlestick Patterns

Single Candle Patterns

Hanging Man
Shooting Star
Gravestone Doji
Bearish Spinning Top

Two Candle Patterns

Bearish Kicker
Bearish Engulfing
Bearish Harami
Dark Cloud Cover
Tweezer Top

Three+ Candle Patterns

Bearish Abandoned Baby
Three Black Crows
Evening Doji Star
Evening Star