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Bullish Marubozu

Bullish Marubozu

BeginnerCandlestick PatternsBullish (Up)Reliability 62%

Pattern Formation

6 / 6 candles
1,0641,0461,0281,01099297401/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/06
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
60%
Average Move
10%
Failure Rate
18%
Avg Formation Days
1 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+14%

Reference values based on Bulkowski's "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns". Data is primarily from U.S. markets and may differ for other markets.

A large bullish candle with no (or extremely short) shadows. Open equals low and close equals high, indicating relentless buying from open to close. It represents strong buying pressure and signals the start or acceleration of an uptrend.

Formation Conditions

  • No upper or lower shadows (or less than 1% of the body)
  • Must be a bullish candle (close > open)
  • The body must be sufficiently large (at least 1.5 times recent average candle size)
  • More reliable as a reversal signal at the bottom of a downtrend
  • During an uptrend, it serves as a continuation signal

Entry Condition

Enter long at the open of the next candle after the marubozu is confirmed. Or enter when price exceeds the marubozu's high.

Target Calculation

Project 1.5-2 times the body length upward from the high. Also reference nearby resistance lines.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly below the marubozu's low (which equals its open).

Volume Profile

Increased volume during formation is important. Particularly at the bottom of a downtrend, a volume surge enhances reliability.

False Signal Detection

  • Less directional within a range-bound market
  • Lack of volume may indicate a false signal
  • Less effective against the higher timeframe trend
  • Near a major resistance line, upside may be limited
  • A gap-down open the next day indicates a failed bounce

Related Indicators

RSI (oversold confirmation)VolumeBollinger BandsSupport line

Related Patterns

Bullish EngulfingBearish EngulfingDojiThree White Soldiers

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