Glossary / Candlesticks

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An educational concept. Not a signal, not a strategy, and not a trade Josh has taken.

A row of sculptural candlesticks: solid teal up candles and translucent red down candles, with wicks and no prices.
Illustration of the idea, not a market chart and not a result.

A small body with upper and lower wicks of similar length. Both sides were active; neither won.

How traders use it: A sign of indecision; after a strong move it can mark slowing momentum.

Common mistake: Treating it as a reversal signal by itself.

Related: Doji · Compression (consolidation)

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