Introduction The Bullish Kicker is not a gradual reversal; it is a violent U-turn. It usually happens when unexpected good news hits the market overnight, causing sentiment to flip instantly. It is one of the…
Bullish Abandoned Baby: The Rarest Reversal Signal
Introduction You might see this pattern once or twice a year, but when you do, pay attention. The Bullish Abandoned Baby is a specific type of Morning Star characterized by gaps on both sides of…
Three Outside Up: Supercharging the Bullish Engulfing
Introduction Similar to the “Inside Up,” the Three Outside Up is a confirmation pattern. It takes the classic Bullish Engulfing pattern and adds a third day of buying to seal the deal. How to Identify…
Three Inside Up: The Confirmed Harami Reversal
Introduction Conservative traders often skip the “Bullish Harami” because it is not a strong enough signal on its own. The Three Inside Up solves this problem. It is simply a Bullish Harami followed immediately by…
Three White Soldiers: Trading the March to Higher Prices
Introduction Most reversal patterns show a battle. The Three White Soldiers pattern shows a massacre. This pattern consists of three consecutive long green candles that march steadily higher, signaling that the bears have completely given…
Morning Doji Star: Spotting Explosive Reversals
Introduction The Morning Doji Star is the aggressive sibling of the standard Morning Star. The key difference is the middle candle: instead of a small body, it is a Doji (where open and close prices…
Morning Star Pattern: The Dawn of a New Bull Market
Introduction The Morning Star is widely considered one of the most reliable reversal patterns in technical analysis. Just as the morning star (planet Venus) appears before sunrise, this pattern appears right before a new uptrend…
Homing Pigeon Pattern: A Bullish Trap for Bears
Introduction The Homing Pigeon is an intermediate pattern that often tricks novice traders. It looks like the market is dropping, as both candles are red. However, savvy traders know that this specific formation actually signals…
Bullish Harami Cross: The High-Stakes Reversal Pattern
Introduction The Bullish Harami Cross is a strict variation of the standard Harami. The difference? The “baby” candle is not just small—it’s a Doji (where Open equals Close). This is considered a more potent signal…
Bullish Harami: Why a “Pregnant” Candle Signals a Reversal
Introduction Most reversal patterns scream “Buy Now!” with big green candles. The Bullish Harami is different—it whispers. “Harami” is the Japanese word for “pregnant.” In this pattern, the first large candle is the “mother,” and…