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Candlestick pattern

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Two consecutive candles with practically the same lows; usually the first bearish and the second bullish.

Example in context

Two sessions sweep the same support; the second closes bullishly and the next breaks its maximum.

Prior contextHighlighted pattern · confirmation follows

Exact formation

Two consecutive candles with practically the same lows; usually the first bearish and the second bullish.

What is happening in the market

The offer tries the same area twice and fails to continue; buyer response appears.

Where it matters

After a fall and on support. Equality is a zone, it does not need to match to the penny.

How to confirm it

Break of the high of the second candle or of the set.

When it is invalidated

Close below shared lows.

Common mistake

Search for exact match ignoring structure and normal volatility.