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Indecission 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

A candle with a very small body, signaling indecision between buyers and sellers.

Often precedes a reversal or breakout.

Compact Name: Doji, Doji -1D

Regular Close
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Green Spinning Top

A small green-bodied candle with long upper and lower wicks. Indicates indecision with slight upward bias.

Used to assess consolidation zones or pauses.

Compact Name: Green Spinning Top, Green Spinning Top -1D

Regular Close
Any Indecision (Last Close)Any Indecision (Previous Close)

Red Spinning Top

A small red-bodied candle with long wicks. Reflects indecision with slight bearish lean.

Often forms during pullbacks or stalling trends.

Compact Name: Red Spinning Top, Red Spinning Top -1D

Regular Close
Any Indecision (Last Close)Any Indecision (Previous Close)