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Candlesticks, Patterns & Practice

Patterns can hint at reversals or continuations — use them with structure, trend, and context. Practice here until it feels second nature.

OHLC: Open · High · Low · Close

Every candlestick compresses a time period (e.g., 1m, 1H, 4H). Read it like this:

  • Open — where the period started.
  • High / Low — the extremes reached.
  • Close — where the period ended (defines bull vs bear).
  • Body — distance between open and close (strength of move).
  • Wicks (shadows) — rejection tails beyond the body.
Bullish candlestick (close > open)
highopencloselowbodywick / shadow

A candle shows the session’s Open, High, Low, Close. The rectangle is the body; thin lines are the wicks (shadows).

Bearish candlestick (open > close)
highopencloselowbodywick / shadow

A candle shows the session’s Open, High, Low, Close. The rectangle is the body; thin lines are the wicks (shadows).

Common candlestick patterns