A kicker pattern is a two-bar candlestick formation that signals a potential reversal in the direction of an asset’s price trend. This pattern is marked by a sharp reversal in price over the span of two candlesticks, making it a significant indicator for traders who seek to understand which group, buyers or sellers, is currently […]
By Spencer Li, CFTe · Last updated: 26 October 2026 A frying pan bottom, also called a fry pan bottom, is a candlestick reversal pattern that forms after a fall in price. It starts as a run of small candles, of either colour, that curve gently into a rounded bottom, and it is completed when […]
By Spencer Li, CFTe · Last updated: 26 October 2026 A dumpling top is a bearish reversal pattern made of several small candles that curve over into a rounded dome after a rise, followed by a candle that gaps down and closes lower. The dome shows buyers running out of energy, and the gap shows […]
A bearish belt hold is a candlestick pattern that forms during an upward trend. This pattern occurs when, following a series of bullish trades, a bearish or black candlestick appears. The opening price, which becomes the high for the day, is higher than the close of the previous day. The stock price then declines throughout […]
A bullish belt hold is a single-day Japanese candlestick pattern that suggests a possible reversal of the prevailing downtrend. The pattern forms when, following a stretch of bearish trades, a bullish or white candlestick occurs. The opening price, which becomes the low for the day, is lower than the close of the previous day. The […]