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Candlestick Pattern Quiz

Learn the alphabet of candles by spotting them, not by reading definitions.

infoEducational only. This tool does not provide financial, investment, legal, or trading advice. Trading and investing involve risk. Verify information independently and make your own decisions.

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What this tool does

A 20-question quiz that shows simplified candlestick visuals and asks you to identify the pattern. Each answer includes a short explanation.

How to use this tool

  1. Look at the simplified candle pattern.
  2. Pick the answer that matches.
  3. Read the explanation, then move to the next question.

Example

Sample: a candle with a tiny body near the top and a long lower wick after a downtrend. Answer: hammer. Hammers signal sellers pressed price down hard and were rejected.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Confusing a hammer (bottom signal) with a hanging man (top signal) — same shape, different context.
  • Reading single candles as signals. Patterns require sequence and context.
  • Forgetting that pattern names describe shapes, not predictions.
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Frequently asked questions

How many patterns does the quiz cover?add

Ten core patterns: doji, hammer, shooting star, bullish engulfing, bearish engulfing, morning star, evening star, spinning top, marubozu, harami.

Are candle patterns predictive?add

On their own, weakly. Combined with chart structure, time frame, and context, they become useful inputs to a decision — not signals.

Are the questions randomized?add

Yes — the order shuffles each session for replay value.

Do I need an account?add

No, the quiz is free and works without signing in.

Educational only. This tool does not provide financial, investment, legal, or trading advice. Trading and investing involve risk. Verify information independently and make your own decisions.