Morning Star Pattern
A powerful three-candle bullish reversal pattern consisting of a bearish candle, a small-bodied candle, and a bullish candle.
Quick Answer
A powerful three-candle bullish reversal pattern consisting of a bearish candle, a small-bodied candle, and a bullish candle.
What Is the Morning Star Pattern?
The Morning Star is a three-candle bullish reversal pattern that forms at the bottom of a downtrend. It consists of: 1) A long bearish candle continuing the downtrend, 2) A small-bodied candle (star) that gaps down showing indecision, and 3) A long bullish candle that closes above the midpoint of the first candle. This pattern shows a clear shift from selling to buying pressure.
How the Morning Star Forms
- 1First candle: Long bearish candle in downtrend
- 2Second candle: Small body (doji or spinning top) with gap
- 3Third candle: Long bullish candle closing above first candle midpoint
- 4Pattern shows clear transition of control
How to Confirm the Pattern
Best Timeframes for Morning Star
How to Trade the Morning Star
- →Identify strong reversal setups
- →Time long entries on completion
- →Set stops below the star candle
- →Target resistance levels above
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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