Candlestick Patterns

Marubozu

A strong candle with no wicks, showing decisive movement

A marubozu is a candle with no wicks (or very small wicks) - the open equals the high/low and close equals the low/high. It shows strong conviction in one direction without any rejection.

✓How to Recognize

  • •No wicks or very minimal wicks
  • •Open at one extreme, close at the other
  • •Large body relative to recent candles
  • •Shows strong momentum

⚡How to Avoid

  • →Strong signal but can indicate exhaustion
  • →Don't chase marubozu candles
  • →Wait for pullback entry
  • →May be part of larger pattern