Morning and Evening Star

Morning and Evening Star belongs to a candle formations (paterns) indicator type. (Read more about candle formations here)

Morning Star is a bullish reversal pattern consisting of three candles, which usually occurs after a strong downtrend. It gives a buy signal and also indicates a potential support level.

Below is the example of the Morning Star pattern in the candle chart:

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Evening Star is a bearish reversal pattern consisting of three candles, which usually occurs after an uptrend. It gives you a sell signal, and also indicates a potential resistance level.

Below is an example of the Evening Star pattern in a candle chart:

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Methods of use:

 

1. When the Morning Star pattern (highlighted in green) occurs, it is a signal to buy.

 

2. When the Evening Star pattern (highlighted in red) occurs, it is a signal to sell.

 

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