When I was new to trading, candlestick charts looked like a puzzle.
So many green and red bars. So many shapes.
It wasn't very clear.
But over time, I realised—you don’t need to learn everything at once.
Start with a few powerful patterns, understand them deeply, and slowly build your edge.
Here are 3 candlestick patterns every trader should learn first:
1. Pin Bar – The Reversal Signal
A Pin Bar is a candle with a long tail (wick) and a small body.
It shows price rejection from one side—either the top or the bottom.
A long upper wick? Sellers rejected higher prices—possible bearish reversal.
A long lower wick? Buyers rejected lower prices—possible bullish reversal.
Pin Bars work best near key support and resistance levels.
It’s a simple yet powerful signal that tells you—the trend may be changing.
2. Inside Bar – The Calm Before the Storm
An Inside Bar is a candle that forms completely inside the range of the previous candle.
It shows a consolidation or a pause in the market.
Traders love Inside Bars because they often lead to a strong breakout or breakdown.
If price breaks above the Inside Bar, → bullish move
If price breaks below → bearish move
Use it with support/resistance or trendlines for better accuracy.
3. Engulfing Candle – The Momentum Shifter
An Engulfing Candle “swallows” the previous candle completely.
A Bullish Engulfing candle forms after a downtrend: the green candle fully covers the red one.
A Bearish Engulfing candle forms after an uptrend: the red candle fully covers the green one.
This pattern shows strong pressure—buyers or sellers taking control.
Engulfing candles are great to spot trend reversals or strong continuation setups.
Final Thought:
Candlestick patterns are like the market’s body language.
If you learn to read them, you’ll understand what the market is trying to say.
These 3 are simple, effective, and used by pro traders every day.
Which one is your favourite pattern—Pin Bar, Inside Bar, or Engulfing Candle?
Tell me in the comments 👇
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