Tasuki Gap
A three-candle continuation: two same-direction candles with a gap, then a reversal candle that partially fills the gap but does not close it — trend resumes.
The Tasuki Gap is a three-candle continuation pattern. In the upside (bullish) version:
- Candles 1–2: Two bullish candles with a gap up between them — strong upward momentum.
- Candle 3: A bearish candle that opens inside Candle 2's body and closes partway into the gap — but critically, does not close below Candle 1's high.
The partial gap-fill attempts to close the window, but fails. Sellers ran out of steam before closing the gap, confirming that the gap acts as support and the uptrend is intact. The downside (bearish) version is the mirror image.
Related Terms
Falling Three Methods
Bearish continuation: a long bearish candle, three small bullish candles inside its range, then another large bearish candle — the downtrend resumes.
IntermediateRising Three Methods
Bullish continuation: a long bullish candle, three small bearish candles contained within its range, then another large bullish candle — the uptrend resumes.
IntermediateWindow (gap)
A gap between two consecutive candles where no trading occurred — in Japanese candlestick theory, windows act as support/resistance the market tends to return to.
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