Candlestick Strategy Guide
Candlestick Strategy Guide
Candlestick charts are a fundamental tool for traders, providing valuable insights into price
movements over a specified period. This guide explains candlestick patterns and strategies in detail,
1. Anatomy of a Candlestick
A candlestick represents the price movement during a specific time period. Each candlestick
consists of:
The body of the candlestick shows the open and close prices, while the wicks (or shadows) indicate
patterns:
Bullish Patterns:
Bearish Patterns:
- Shooting Star: A small body at the bottom with a long upper wick.
- Bearish Engulfing: A small bullish candle followed by a larger bearish one.
5. Example Strategy
Bullish Reversal at Support Level:
- Enter a long position after the pattern forms, with a stop-loss below support.