Evening Doji Star candlestick pattern
An evening star where the middle candle is a doji. The market stalled completely at the top before sellers took over.
Illustrative shape. Real patterns vary in proportion.
How to identify a Evening Doji Star
- Appears after a rally
- Candle 1: large bullish body
- Candle 2: a doji that gaps above candle 1
- Candle 3: large bearish body closing well into candle 1
What the Evening Doji Star tells you
The doji at the top shows buyers couldn't push any further; the bearish third candle confirms they've lost control.
How traders use it
Handled like an evening star: entry on candle 3's close, stop above the doji's high.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Evening Doji Star bullish or bearish? +
The Evening Doji Star is a bearish reversal pattern. An evening star where the middle candle is a doji. The market stalled completely at the top before sellers took over.
How reliable is the Evening Doji Star? +
No candlestick pattern works every time. Patterns are more reliable when they form at a meaningful level (support, resistance, a moving average), after a clear trend, on higher volume, and when the next candle confirms them.
Do I need confirmation to trade the Evening Doji Star? +
Most traders want it. Waiting for the next candle to move in the expected direction filters out many false signals, at the cost of a slightly worse entry price.
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