Technical Analysis · Indecision
Long-Legged Doji
A Long-Legged Doji is a Doji variant with unusually long upper and lower wicks, showing that price swung dramatically in both directions before closing right back near the open.
Bullish candle
Bearish candle
Highlighted = the pattern itself
Category
Indecision
Signal
Wait
Reliability
★★★★★
Candles Involved
1
What does it signal?
Extreme volatility with no net progress — a tug-of-war between buyers and sellers that ended in a draw, often signaling heightened uncertainty about the next move.
How to identify a Long-Legged Doji
- Open and close are virtually equal, near the middle of the candle's range.
- Both wicks are notably longer than on a standard Doji.
How to trade a Long-Legged Doji
- Treat it the same as a standard Doji — wait for the next candle before assuming a direction.
Educational only — not financial advice. Combine any candlestick pattern with broader market context, risk management, and your own trading plan.
FAQ
Common questions
Both share an open ≈ close, but the Long-Legged version has much longer wicks on both sides, signaling a more volatile, indecisive session.
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