Abandoned Baby Top/Bottom
CandlestickBoth
Doji with gaps both sides = strong reversal signal
Source: Nison
Adam and Eve Top/Bottom
ReversalBoth
Sharp + rounded variations of double top/bottom
Source: Bulkowski
Ascending Triangle
ContinuationBullish
Flat top + rising lows, bullish breakout above resistance
Source: Bulkowski
Ascending Triangle Failure
ContinuationBearish
Failed ascending = strong bearish signal, false breakouts
Source: Bulkowski
Bearish Engulfing
CandlestickBearish
Large red engulfs prior green = bearish reversal
Source: Nison
Bearish Flag
ContinuationBearish
Sharp downmove + upward consolidation = continue down
Source: classic
Bearish Harami
CandlestickBearish
Small red inside prior large green = mild bearish reversal
Source: Nison
Bearish Pennant
ContinuationBearish
Down-pole + symmetric pennant = continuation down
Source: classic
Bearish Rectangle
ContinuationBearish
Horizontal range in downtrend, breakout down continues
Source: Bulkowski
Belt Hold Bearish
CandlestickBearish
Long red opening at high = bearish belt hold
Source: Nison
Belt Hold Bullish
CandlestickBullish
Long green opening at low = bullish belt hold
Source: Nison
Breakaway Gap
GapsTrend
Gap from consolidation = trend start, do not fade
Source: Murphy
Broadening Bottom
ContinuationBullish
Expanding wedge at bottoms, eventually break out
Source: Bulkowski
Bullish Engulfing
CandlestickBullish
Large green candle engulfs prior red = bullish reversal
Source: Nison
Bullish Flag
ContinuationBullish
Sharp upmove (pole) + downward parallel consolidation = continue up
Source: classic
Bullish Harami
CandlestickBullish
Small green inside prior large red body = mild bullish reversal
Source: Nison
Bullish Pennant
ContinuationBullish
Pole + symmetric triangle pennant = brief consolidation upward
Source: classic
Bullish Rectangle
ContinuationBullish
Horizontal range in uptrend, breakout up continues
Source: Bulkowski
Bump and Run Reversal Bottom
ReversalBullish
Inverted version at bottoms, break trendline up
Source: Bulkowski
Bump and Run Reversal Top
ReversalBearish
Lead-in trendline then steep bump then trendline break
Source: Bulkowski
Common Gap (Area Gap)
GapsBoth
Common intraday gaps that get filled same/next day
Source: Murphy
Complex Head and Shoulders
ReversalBoth
Multi-shoulder variant with multiple peaks/troughs flanking head
Source: Bulkowski
Continuation Gap (Runaway)
GapsTrend
Mid-trend gap = measured move target halfway
Source: Murphy
Counterattack Lines
CandlestickBoth
Two opposite-color candles closing at same level = reversal
Source: Nison
Cup and Handle
ReversalBullish
Cup base + small downward handle, breakout above handle
Source: O'Neil
Dark Cloud Cover
CandlestickBearish
Red candle penetrates >50% of prior green = bearish
Source: Nison
Descending Triangle
ContinuationBearish
Flat bottom + falling highs, bearish breakdown below support
Source: Bulkowski
Descending Triangle Failure
ContinuationBullish
Failed descending = strong bullish reversal
Source: Bulkowski
Diamond Bottom
ReversalBullish
Diamond pattern at bottoms with breakout up
Source: Bulkowski
Diamond Top
ReversalBearish
Broadening then narrowing creates diamond shape, breakdown bearish
Source: Bulkowski
Doji Reversal
CandlestickBoth
Doji at S/R = indecision, often precedes reversal
Source: Nison
Double Bottom
ReversalBullish
Two equal lows with peak, break peak = bullish target
Source: Bulkowski
Double Top
ReversalBearish
Two equal highs with valley, break valley low = bearish target
Source: Bulkowski
Earnings Gap Continuation
GapsTrend
Large earnings gaps tend to drift in same direction post
Source: research
Eve and Adam Top/Bottom
ReversalBoth
Reverse Adam-Eve, rounded then sharp
Source: Bulkowski
Evening Star
CandlestickBearish
Three-candle reversal: green + small + red at tops
Source: Nison
Exhaustion Gap
GapsCounter-trend
Gap on extreme volume at trend end = exhaustion, fade
Source: Murphy
Falling Three Methods
CandlestickBearish
Long red + 3 small greens + long red = continuation
Source: Nison
Falling Wedge (in Downtrend)
ContinuationBullish
Falling wedge in downtrend = bullish reversal up
Source: Bulkowski
Falling Wedge (in Uptrend)
ContinuationBullish
Counter-trend falling wedge = bullish continuation
Source: Bulkowski
Gap Crap (Failed Continuation)
GapsCounter-trend
Gap up that fails and rolls over - short opportunity
Source: Bulldoglet
Gap Fill Reversal
GapsCounter-trend
Most gaps fill, fade gap toward prior close
Source: intraday
Gap and Go (Trend Day)
GapsTrend
Open gap with high volume + continued direction = trend day
Source: intraday
Hammer (Bullish)
CandlestickBullish
Long lower wick + small body at bottom = bullish reversal
Source: Nison
Hanging Man (Bearish)
CandlestickBearish
Same shape as hammer but at top = bearish reversal
Source: Nison
Head and Shoulders Top
ReversalBearish
Three-peak reversal with neckline break, target = head height projected
Source: Bulkowski
High Tight Flag
ContinuationBullish
Sharp 100%+ pole + tight 25% pullback = explosive continuation
Source: O'Neil
Horn Bottom
ContinuationBullish
Two-bar bottom with single bar between, reversal pattern
Source: Bulkowski
Horn Top
ContinuationBearish
Two-bar peak with single bar between, reversal pattern
Source: Bulkowski
Inside Bar Breakout
VolatilityBoth
Bar inside prior bar then breakout - momentum trade
Source: Crabel
Inside-Inside-Inside
VolatilityBoth
Three consecutive inside bars = explosive expansion expected
Source: compression
Inverse Head and Shoulders
ReversalBullish
Three-trough reversal at bottoms, breakout above neckline
Source: Bulkowski
Inverted Cup and Handle
ReversalBearish
Reverse pattern signaling distribution and breakdown
Source: O'Neil
Inverted Hammer
CandlestickBullish
Long upper wick at bottom = potential bullish reversal
Source: Nison
Inverted V Top
ReversalBearish
Sharp top with quick reversal down, exhaustion peak
Source: technical
Island Reversal Bottom
ReversalBullish
Gap down + flat + gap up = island bottom reversal
Source: Bulkowski
Island Reversal Top
ReversalBearish
Gap up + flat + gap down = island top reversal
Source: Bulkowski
Marubozu Trend
CandlestickTrend
Solid candle no wicks = strong trend continuation
Source: Nison
Mat Hold Pattern
CandlestickTrend
Strong trend pause then resumption (5-candle continuation)
Source: Nison
Megaphone (Broadening Top)
ContinuationBearish
Expanding triangle at top, increasing volatility = reversal risk
Source: Bulkowski
Morning Star
CandlestickBullish
Three-candle reversal: red + small + green at bottoms
Source: Nison
NR4 (Narrow Range 4)
VolatilityBoth
Narrowest range in 4 bars = upcoming volatility expansion
Source: Crabel
NR7 (Narrow Range 7)
VolatilityBoth
Narrowest range in 7 bars = stronger expansion signal
Source: Crabel
No-Demand Bar (Wyckoff)
VolumeBearish
Up bar on narrow range + low volume = no demand = top
Source: Wyckoff
No-Supply Bar (Wyckoff)
VolumeBullish
Down bar on narrow range + low volume = no supply = bottom
Source: Wyckoff
Outside Bar Reversal
VolatilityBoth
Outside engulfing bar at extremes = reversal signal
Source: technical
Piercing Line
CandlestickBullish
Green candle pierces >50% of prior red = bullish reversal
Source: Nison
Pin Bar Reversal
VolatilityBoth
Long-tailed pin bar at S/R = reversal candle
Source: PA
Pipe Bottom
ContinuationBullish
Two long downbar lows then quick reversal up
Source: Bulkowski
Pipe Top
ContinuationBearish
Two long upbar highs then sharp reversal down
Source: Bulkowski
Rectangle Bottom (Reversal)
ContinuationBullish
Accumulation rectangle at bottom, breakout above
Source: Bulkowski
Rectangle Top (Reversal)
ContinuationBearish
Distribution rectangle at top, breakdown below
Source: Bulkowski
Right-Angled Broadening Bottom
ContinuationBullish
Flat bottom + ascending top, breakout bullish
Source: Bulkowski
Right-Angled Broadening Top
ContinuationBearish
Flat top + descending bottom, breakdown bearish
Source: Bulkowski
Rising Three Methods
CandlestickBullish
Long green + 3 small reds + long green = continuation
Source: Nison
Rising Wedge (in Downtrend)
ContinuationBearish
Counter-trend rising wedge = bearish continuation
Source: Bulkowski
Rising Wedge (in Uptrend)
ContinuationBearish
Rising wedge in uptrend = bearish reversal, narrowing range
Source: Bulkowski
Roof Top (Triple Tap)
ReversalBearish
Three-tap roof failure with breakdown, refined triple top
Source: technical
Rounded Bottom (Saucer)
ReversalBullish
Slow accumulation rounded bottom, breakout from neckline
Source: Bulkowski
Rounded Top (Saucer)
ReversalBearish
Slow rounded distribution top, gradual decline
Source: Bulkowski
Shooting Star
CandlestickBearish
Long upper wick + small body at top = bearish reversal
Source: Nison
Spinning Top Indecision
CandlestickBoth
Small body with both wicks = indecision
Source: Nison
Stopping Volume
VolumeBoth
High volume on narrow range bar = trend stoppage
Source: Wyckoff
Symmetrical Triangle
ContinuationBoth
Converging trendlines, breakout direction continues prior trend
Source: Bulkowski
Three Black Crows
CandlestickBearish
Three consecutive long red candles = strong bearish reversal
Source: Nison
Three Falling Peaks
ReversalBearish
Three lower peaks confirm trend reversal at top
Source: Bulkowski
Three Inside Down
CandlestickBearish
Bullish candle + harami + bearish breakdown = reversal
Source: Nison
Three Inside Up
CandlestickBullish
Bearish candle + harami + bullish breakout up = reversal
Source: Nison
Three Outside Down
CandlestickBearish
Bullish + bearish engulfing + continuation down = reversal
Source: Nison
Three Outside Up
CandlestickBullish
Bearish + bullish engulfing + continuation up = reversal
Source: Nison
Three Rising Valleys
ReversalBullish
Three higher troughs confirm trend reversal at bottom
Source: Bulkowski
Three Stars Reversal
CandlestickBoth
Three doji-like candles at extremes = reversal
Source: Nison
Three White Soldiers
CandlestickBullish
Three consecutive long green candles = strong bullish reversal
Source: Nison
Triple Bottom
ReversalBullish
Three failed lows at support, break above = bullish
Source: Bulkowski
Triple Top
ReversalBearish
Three failed highs at resistance, break below = bearish
Source: Bulkowski
Tweezer Bottom
CandlestickBullish
Two candles with same low = bottom support
Source: Nison
Tweezer Top
CandlestickBearish
Two candles with same high = top resistance
Source: Nison
V-Bottom Reversal
ReversalBullish
Sharp V-shape capitulation reversal, fast bounce
Source: technical
Volume Climax Reversal
VolumeBoth
Massive volume spike at trend end = climactic reversal
Source: Wyckoff
Wide Range Bar Breakout
VolatilityTrend
Wide range bar with volume = strong trend continuation
Source: breakout
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