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Candlestick Patterns
Candlestick Patterns
CHARTPATTERNS
Gladys B. Dialino
The Japanese have been using
candlestick charts since the 17th century
to analyze rice prices. Candlestick
patterns were introduced into modern
technical analysis by Steve Nison in his
book Japanese Candlestick Charting
Techniques.
Reversal is confirmed if a subsequent candle closes in the bottom half of the initial, long
candlestick body.
MORNING STAR
The Morning Star pattern signals a bullish
reversal after a down-trend. Ideally the close on the 3rd
candle should be on the top-half
The first candlestick has a long black body. The of the first candle's body
But there are a few patterns that suggest continuation right from the outset.
RISING THREE
METHODS Bull signal when the 2nd long-
bodied white candles above the
body of the 1st white candle.