The shape of the body and wicks gives a picture of strength.
- Strong bullish — a long green body, short wicks. Buyers dominated the whole period.
- Strong bearish — a long red body, short wicks. Sellers dominated.
- Marubozu — almost no wicks. One side's dominance is very clear; it often appears when momentum is strong.
- Small body, long wicks on both sides — a balanced fight, indecision.
Key points
- Compare a candle's size with the candles around it, not with absolute numbers.
- Momentum that suddenly expands is worth noting, whether to join it or to be cautious.
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