Single Candlestick Patterns – Visual
Guide
Hammer
Bullish reversal pattern. Appears after a downtrend. Long lower wick, small body on top.
Strong buying pressure.
Inverted Hammer
Bullish reversal pattern. Appears after a downtrend. Looks like an upside-down hammer.
Needs confirmation from the next bullish candle.
Hanging Man
Bearish reversal pattern. Appears at the top of an uptrend. Same shape as hammer but
indicates selling pressure.
Shooting Star
Bearish reversal pattern. Appears at the top of an uptrend. Long upper wick, small body at
bottom. Shows rejection of higher prices.
Doji
Indecision candle. Open and close prices are almost equal. Shows market uncertainty.
Dragonfly Doji
Bullish reversal pattern. Long lower wick, open and close are at top. Appears after a
downtrend.
Gravestone Doji
Bearish reversal pattern. Long upper wick, open and close are at bottom. Appears after an
uptrend.