A candle whose open and close are equal or nearly equal, leaving a very small body. It shows indecision for that period.
How traders use it: After a strong trend into a level, a doji can mark hesitation; traders wait for the next candle to show which side wins.
Common mistake: Treating a doji as a reversal signal on its own. Dojis are common in quiet periods and mean little there.
Related: Long-legged doji · Dragonfly doji · Gravestone doji · Spinning top
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