Tweezer Top
Two consecutive candles with matching highs at the top of an uptrend — the shared high was rejected twice, hinting at a ceiling.
A Tweezer Top occurs when two adjacent candles print the same or nearly identical highs at a market top. The first candle is typically bullish; the second is bearish. Both wicks (or bodies) reach the same level, suggesting a double rejection at that price.
The identical high is a message: sellers are defending a specific level. It doesn't need to be pixel-perfect — within a few ticks is enough. Most useful at prior resistance, round numbers, or near technical indicator levels. The bearish second candle is key; confirmation with a close below both candles seals the case.
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Counterattack Line
Two opposite-coloured candles that close at the same price — bulls and bears fought to a draw — a potential reversal warning.
IntermediateDark Cloud Cover
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BeginnerEvening Star
A three-candle bearish reversal: a long bullish candle, a small indecision candle gapping higher, then a large bearish candle reclaiming the midpoint.
BeginnerShooting Star
A small body near the bottom with a long upper wick at the top of an uptrend — buyers were rejected at the high — a bearish reversal warning.
BeginnerTweezer Bottom
Two consecutive candles with matching lows at the bottom of a downtrend — the shared low was rejected twice, hinting at a floor.
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