Indecision Candlestick Patterns
Indecision candlestick patterns reflect a temporary balance between buyers and sellers, often signaling consolidation, a pause in trend, or uncertainty around key support or resistance. These include structures like dojis and spinning tops that feature small real bodies and long shadows. MarketAlpha identifies these patterns using regular session candlesticks, providing insight into potential breakout setups or the need for caution when momentum fades. Available for both current and previous closes.
Doji
Indicates indecision. A candlestick pattern characterized by a small body.
Most useful as a “pause” signal near key levels where the next candle often determines direction.
Regular CloseCompact Name:
Doji, Doji -1D
Green Spinning Top
Indicates indecision with a slight bullish bias. A small body and long upper and lower shadows.
Often used to spot stalling momentum, where confirmation comes from a clean break above the spinning top high.
Regular CloseCompact Name:
Green Spinning Top, Green Spinning Top -1D
Red Spinning Top
Indecision with a slight bearish bias. A small body and long upper and lower shadows.
Often used to spot hesitation during a pullback, where direction becomes clearer on the next strong close.
Regular CloseCompact Name:
Red Spinning Top, Red Spinning Top -1D