Cheat Sheet
All chart patterns at a glance
| Pattern | Candles | Category | Signal | Reliability | Key Feature | Best Context |
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S&R Levels
Support, resistance and methods
| Level / Method | Category | Signal | Reliability | Key Feature | Best Context |
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Candle Anatomy
The building blocks of candlestick charts
Close < Open
Red body
Close > Open
Green body
Body
The thick part between open and close. Green = price rose. Red = price fell. Larger body = stronger conviction from buyers or sellers.
Upper Shadow (Wick)
Line above the body — the session high. Long upper shadow = sellers rejected higher prices. Bearish within any candle.
Lower Shadow (Wick)
Line below the body — the session low. Long lower shadow = buyers rejected lower prices. Bullish within any candle.
Doji
Open ≈ Close. Body is tiny or nonexistent. Signals market indecision. Multiple named variants: Dragonfly, Gravestone, Long-Legged, Four-Price.
Spinning Top
Small body with long wicks on both sides. Shows balance between buyers and sellers. Often signals indecision or potential reversal after a strong trend.
Marubozu
Full body with no wicks. Open = Low (bull) or Open = High (bear). Shows extreme conviction — no retracement at all during the session.