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Double Candle Patterns
Two-candlestick patterns that reveal shifts in momentum between buyers and sellers.
31 patterns
Double candlestick patterns are formed by two consecutive candles and represent a direct confrontation between bulls and bears. The relationship between the two candles — their relative sizes, colors, and overlap — tells a story of shifting control. Patterns like Engulfing, Harami, and Piercing Line are among the most widely traded and recognized patterns in technical analysis. Double candle patterns offer a better risk-to-reward setup than single candle patterns because the two-candle structure provides clearer entry and stop-loss levels.
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Bearish Confirmed Shooting Star
Nagare Boshi (confirmed)
The Confirmed Shooting Star adds a bearish confirmation candle to the classic shooting star, eliminating the ambiguity of the standalone pattern and creating a higher-probability reversal signal at the top of uptrends.
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Bearish Counterattack Line
Deai Sen (Bearish)
The Bearish Counterattack Line features a bullish candle followed by a bearish candle that gaps up at the open but closes back to the same level as the first candle's close, signaling that sellers 'counterattacked' the bullish advance.
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Bearish Dark Cloud Cover
Kabuse
The Dark Cloud Cover is a two-candle bearish reversal pattern where a bearish candle opens above the prior bullish candle's high and closes below its midpoint, signaling that the bullish 'sky' is being covered by a bearish 'dark cloud.'
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Bearish Doji Star
Doji Boshi
The Bearish Doji Star is a two-candle reversal pattern featuring a strong bullish candle followed by a doji that gaps above it, signaling that buying momentum has stalled and indecision has replaced conviction at the top of an uptrend.
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Bearish Engulfing
Tsutsumi
The Bearish Engulfing is one of the most powerful and commonly traded two-candle reversal patterns. A large bearish candle completely engulfs the prior bullish candle, demonstrating a decisive shift from buying to selling dominance.
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Bearish Harami
Harami
The bearish harami is a two-candle reversal pattern where a large bullish candle is followed by a small bearish candle entirely contained within the first candle's body. It signals waning buying momentum and potential trend reversal.
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Bearish Harami Cross
Harami Yose Sen
The bearish harami cross is a two-candle reversal pattern where a large bullish candle is followed by a doji contained within the first candle's body. The doji represents complete indecision, making this a slightly stronger reversal signal than the standard harami.
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Bearish In Neck
Iri Kubi
The bearish in neck pattern is a two-candle continuation pattern where a bullish second candle closes at or barely above the first bearish candle's close, showing insufficient buying power to reverse the downtrend.
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Bearish Kicker
Keri Ashi
The bearish kicker is one of the most powerful two-candle reversal patterns. A bullish candle is followed by a bearish candle that gaps down to open at or below the first candle's open, signaling an immediate and complete sentiment reversal.
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Bearish Last Engulfing Top
The last engulfing top is a deceptive pattern where a bullish engulfing appears at the top of an uptrend, but rather than signaling continuation, it represents the last gasp of buying before a reversal.
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Bearish Matching High
Kenuki
The bearish matching high is a two-candle reversal pattern where two consecutive candles close at the same or very near the same price, creating a resistance level that signals the uptrend may be stalling.
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Bearish On Neck
Ate Kubi
The bearish on neck is a two-candle continuation pattern where a bullish second candle closes at the first bearish candle's low, showing that buyers could only push price to the weakest resistance level — the prior candle's low.
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Bearish Outside Reversal
A bearish outside reversal occurs when a candle's range completely engulfs the prior candle's entire range (highs and lows), closing near its low. It signals that sellers have overwhelmed buyers and a reversal is likely.
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Bearish Pipe Top
The bearish pipe top consists of two adjacent candles with long upper shadows reaching similar highs, showing that sellers twice defended a price level. This double rejection signals strong overhead resistance and an impending reversal.
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Bearish Separating Lines
Ikichiagare
Bearish separating lines consist of a bullish candle followed by a bearish candle that opens at the same price as the first candle's open. The matching opens 'separate' or 'divide' the two candles, and the bearish second candle confirms the downtrend will continue.
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Bearish Thrusting
Sashikomi
The bearish thrusting pattern is a two-candle continuation signal in a downtrend. A long bearish candle is followed by a bullish candle that opens below the first candle's low but closes below its midpoint, showing insufficient buying strength to reverse the trend.
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Bearish Tweezer Top
Kenuki
The tweezer top is a two-candle bearish reversal pattern where two consecutive candles reach the same high price and are rejected. The matching highs demonstrate a precise resistance level where sellers consistently overwhelm buyers.
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Bullish Confirmed Hammer
Karakasa
The Bullish Confirmed Hammer adds a confirmation candle to the classic hammer pattern, significantly improving reliability by proving that buyers who defended the lows maintained control into the next session.
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Bullish Counterattack Line
Deai Sen
The Bullish Counterattack Line is a two-candle reversal where a gap-down bullish candle rallies to close at exactly the same level as the previous bearish candle close, showing that buyers have matched sellers point for point.
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Bullish Doji Star
Doji Boshi
The Bullish Doji Star is a two-candle pattern where a doji gaps below a bearish candle, signaling that selling momentum has stalled and a potential reversal is forming.
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Bullish Engulfing
Tsutsumi
The Bullish Engulfing is one of the most popular and reliable two-candle reversal patterns. A large bullish candle completely engulfs the prior bearish candle body, signaling a decisive shift from selling to buying control.
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Bullish Harami
Harami (孕み)
The Bullish Harami is a two-candle reversal pattern where a small bullish candle is entirely contained within the body of the preceding large bearish candle, signaling a potential end to a downtrend.
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Bullish Harami Cross
Harami Yose Sen (孕み寄せ線)
The Bullish Harami Cross is a two-candle reversal pattern where a doji forms within the body of a preceding large bearish candle, indicating strong indecision and a potential bottom.
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Bullish Kicker
Keri Ashi (蹴り足)
The Bullish Kicker is one of the strongest two-candle reversal patterns. A bearish candle is followed by a bullish candle that gaps up to open at or above the prior candle's open, signaling an immediate and powerful shift in sentiment.
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Bullish Last Engulfing Bottom
The Last Engulfing Bottom is a contrarian pattern where a bearish engulfing candle at the bottom of a downtrend turns out to be the final bearish push before a reversal — the bears' 'last gasp.'
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Bullish Matching Low
Kenuki (毛抜き底の変形)
The Matching Low is a two-candle bullish reversal pattern where two consecutive bearish candles close at the same price, indicating a support level that sellers cannot breach.
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Bullish Outside Reversal
The Bullish Outside Reversal is a two-bar pattern where the second bar has a wider range than the first, trading both below its low and above its high before closing bullish. This dramatic range expansion signals a powerful shift from bearish to bullish control.
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Bullish Piercing Line
Kirikomi (切り込み線)
The Piercing Line is a two-candle bullish reversal pattern where a bearish candle is followed by a bullish candle that opens below the low and 'pierces' above the midpoint of the first candle's body, showing strong buying recovery.
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Bullish Pipe Bottom
The Pipe Bottom is a two-candle bullish reversal pattern featuring two adjacent candles with long lower shadows at similar levels, resembling parallel pipes. The double rejection of lower prices creates a powerful support floor signaling a potential bottom.
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Bullish Separating Lines
Iki Chigai Sen
The Bullish Separating Lines is a two-candle continuation pattern where a bearish pullback candle is followed by a bullish candle opening at the same level, signaling that the uptrend will resume.
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Inside Bar
The Inside Bar is a two-candle pattern where the second candle's entire range is contained within the first candle, signaling a contraction in volatility and a pending breakout in either direction.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Double candlestick patterns consist of two consecutive candles whose combined structure signals a potential trend reversal or continuation. The second candle's relationship to the first reveals whether buyers or sellers are gaining control.