Candlestick Patterns→ Pattern Detail
Long-Legged Doji
A doji with long wicks on both sides, showing extreme indecision
A long-legged doji has long upper and lower wicks with the open and close near the middle. It shows extreme indecision as both buyers and sellers were active but neither won. Often appears before major moves.
✓How to Recognize
- •Long wicks on both upper and lower sides
- •Open and close near the middle of the range
- •High volatility within the candle
- •Often appears at turning points
⚡How to Avoid
- →Don't trade the doji itself - wait for direction
- →Watch next candle for breakout direction
- →High volatility = higher risk
- →Consider reducing position size