Technical Analysis · Bullish Reversal
Marubozu (Bullish)
A Bullish Marubozu is a single candle with a long body and no wicks at all — the open equals the low and the close equals the high — showing buyers in full control from the opening bell to the close.
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Category
Strong Bullish Momentum
Signal
Buy
Reliability
★★★★★
Candles Involved
1
What does it signal?
Uninterrupted buying pressure for the entire session — a strong bullish momentum signal that can mark a reversal after a downtrend or a continuation signal mid-uptrend.
How to identify a Marubozu (Bullish)
- No upper or lower wick (or an extremely minimal one).
- Long real body relative to recent candles.
- Open at the session low, close at the session high.
How to trade a Marubozu (Bullish)
- Often used as a breakout or momentum-entry signal, sometimes with entry on the following candle's pullback.
- Because it shows no rejection at all, some traders wait for the next candle to avoid chasing an overextended move.
Educational only — not financial advice. Combine any candlestick pattern with broader market context, risk management, and your own trading plan.
FAQ
Common questions
Both, depending on context — after a downtrend it signals a potential reversal; within an existing uptrend it signals strong continuation.
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