3 Essential Candlestick Reversal Cues

Want to get better at trading? Candlestick patterns can be your secret weapon! Today, we'll look at three easy ones: the Hammer, The Shooting Star, and the Spinning Top. Before we start, make sure you've set your trading chart to "candlestick" mode. This will let you see these patterns clearly.

1. Candlestick charts: Your map to market movements.
2. The Hammer: Look for call opportunities.
3. The Shooting Star: Be ready to put.
4. The Spinning Top: Watch for market hesitation.
5. Pattern application: Use at key levels for best results.

Candlestick charts

Each "candle" gives you four key pieces of info: the opening price, the closing price, the highest price, and the lowest price during that time. It's like a snapshot of the market's mood, helping you gauge what might happen next.

The Hammer

The Hammer looks just like its name: a short body with a long stick below it. It pops up when prices have been falling but then start to pick up again. This can mean that the market is about to switch gears and prices might go up. Look for this pattern at the bottom of a downward trend.

The Shooting Star

The Shooting Star is the Hammer's twin but shows up at the end of an upward trend. It warns us that prices might start to drop soon. Always wait for the next candle to confirm the trend is changing before you decide to sell.

The Spinning Top

This one has a tiny body with long lines above and below. It means traders can't decide whether to call or put, making the market's next move uncertain. When you see a Spinning Top at key price levels, like support or resistance, it might indicate a good chance to enter or exit a trade.

Pattern application

To make the most of these patterns, keep an eye on where they appear on the chart. For example:

• Use the Hammer as a sign to consider a call position if it's at a support level after a drop.
  
  
• The Shooting Star can be a cue to consider a put position if it's at a resistance level after a rise.
  
  
• A Spinning Top requires more caution. It's best to wait and see what the next candles do before making a move.

By learning these patterns, you can improve your trading strategy. Start practicing with these patterns, and you'll become more confident in spotting the best times to trade!