Intro:
Most traders learn candlestick patterns from cheat sheets —
Engulfing, doji, hammer, shooting star…
But not all patterns are created equal.
The key isn’t memorizing names — it’s understanding which ones hold real weight when used with structure.
Here are 2 powerful candlestick patterns that can shift the game — if you know when to trust them.
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1. The Rejection Wick with Body Close Inside Structure (a.k.a. Rejection Candle)
What It Looks Like:
• A long wick that pierces above/below a key zone
• Candle body closes back inside the range
• Usually forms at OB, FVG, or liquidity sweep zones
Why It Works:
• It shows trapped traders and smart money rejection
• Confirms a false breakout and reclaim of intent
• Often leads to strong reversals or clean follow-throughs
When To Use It:
• After liquidity sweep
• Near HTF zone (OB / supply-demand)
• When followed by structure shift or BOS
Pro Tip: Combine with session awareness (NY / London open) for killer confluence.
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2. The Inside Bar (Breakout Continuation Bar)
What It Looks Like:
• A small candle completely inside the range of the previous candle
• Price consolidates within one bar’s high-low range
• Often signals coiled pressure
Why It Works:
• It shows price resting before continuation
• When it forms near structure (OB or demand), the breakout that follows is often explosive
• Stop-loss is easy to place (above/below the mother bar)
When To Use It:
• After a BOS or clean impulse
• As a continuation signal on HTF
• Inside compression → expansion zones
Pro Tip: Trade the breakout of the inside bar with bias confirmation — not in both directions.
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Final Word:
Candlestick patterns don’t work on their own.
They work when:
• Context is clear
• Liquidity has been handled
• Market structure aligns
If you trade candles without logic, you’re reacting to emotion.
But when you pair them with narrative and zones?
They become weapons.
Most traders learn candlestick patterns from cheat sheets —
Engulfing, doji, hammer, shooting star…
But not all patterns are created equal.
The key isn’t memorizing names — it’s understanding which ones hold real weight when used with structure.
Here are 2 powerful candlestick patterns that can shift the game — if you know when to trust them.
⸻
1. The Rejection Wick with Body Close Inside Structure (a.k.a. Rejection Candle)
What It Looks Like:
• A long wick that pierces above/below a key zone
• Candle body closes back inside the range
• Usually forms at OB, FVG, or liquidity sweep zones
Why It Works:
• It shows trapped traders and smart money rejection
• Confirms a false breakout and reclaim of intent
• Often leads to strong reversals or clean follow-throughs
When To Use It:
• After liquidity sweep
• Near HTF zone (OB / supply-demand)
• When followed by structure shift or BOS
Pro Tip: Combine with session awareness (NY / London open) for killer confluence.
⸻
2. The Inside Bar (Breakout Continuation Bar)
What It Looks Like:
• A small candle completely inside the range of the previous candle
• Price consolidates within one bar’s high-low range
• Often signals coiled pressure
Why It Works:
• It shows price resting before continuation
• When it forms near structure (OB or demand), the breakout that follows is often explosive
• Stop-loss is easy to place (above/below the mother bar)
When To Use It:
• After a BOS or clean impulse
• As a continuation signal on HTF
• Inside compression → expansion zones
Pro Tip: Trade the breakout of the inside bar with bias confirmation — not in both directions.
⸻
Final Word:
Candlestick patterns don’t work on their own.
They work when:
• Context is clear
• Liquidity has been handled
• Market structure aligns
If you trade candles without logic, you’re reacting to emotion.
But when you pair them with narrative and zones?
They become weapons.
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Stay ahead of the market—Follow my channel for free insights~~ Telegram channel link below !
t.me/+jvSU52DTZAphYTc1
youtube.com/@TeamSpark-08
t.me/+jvSU52DTZAphYTc1
youtube.com/@TeamSpark-08
Disclaimer
The information and publications are not meant to be, and do not constitute, financial, investment, trading, or other types of advice or recommendations supplied or endorsed by TradingView. Read more in the Terms of Use.