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Double Wrapping

Double Wrapping / 両包み線

AdvancedCandlestick PatternsNeutralReliability 50%

Pattern Formation

8 / 8 candles
1,0571,0431,0281,01399898401/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/0601/0701/08
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
47%
Average Move
9%
Failure Rate
28%
Avg Formation Days
3 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+11%

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

A three-candlestick pattern where the first and third large candles sandwich the small second candle. The first and third large candles often have opposite directions, suggesting a directional shift. The third large candle's direction tends to indicate the subsequent trend direction, but confirmation is needed.

Formation Conditions

  • Must appear in the middle or at a turning point of a trend
  • The first candle must have a large body
  • The second candle must have a small body that fits within the first candle's body
  • The third candle must have a large body that completely contains the second candle's body
  • The first and third candles are often in opposite directions (bullish then bearish, or vice versa)

Entry Condition

After the third large candle is confirmed, enter in the direction of the third candle. Short if the third is bearish, long if bullish. Waiting for confirmation on the next candle is safer.

Target Calculation

Project the range of the third large candle from its close in the breakout direction to determine the price target. Or target the nearest support/resistance line.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly beyond the open of the third large candle (the end opposite to the entry direction).

Volume Profile

Volume is typically high on the first and third large candles and decreases on the second small candle. If the third candle's volume exceeds the first, it enhances the reliability of the directional change.

False Signal Detection

  • If the first and third candles are in the same direction, it is not a typical double wrapping pattern
  • Low volume on the third large candle reduces the reliability of the directional change
  • Within a range-bound market, it may indicate continuation rather than reversal
  • If the third candle's body is significantly smaller than the first, reversal strength is weak
  • Use caution when the third candle's direction conflicts with the higher timeframe trend

Related Indicators

VolumeRSIMACD (directional change confirmation)Moving averages

Related Patterns

Bullish EngulfingBearish EngulfingDojiThree White Soldiers

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