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Bullish Doji Star

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Bullish Doji Star

Bullish Doji Star

The bullish doji star (doji bike) candlestick pattern (view full size chart) is one of the double candlestick patterns (i.e. it consists of two individual candlesticks), and it is a generally bullish pattern.

The bullish doji star candlestick consists of a downward candlestick (e.g. a red candlestick), followed by a doji candlestick that opens and closes (otherwise it would not be a doji) below the close of the previous candlestick (i.e. a gap down), and has a high below the close of the previous candlestick.

Use In Trading

The bullish doji star pattern can occur in a number of different contexts (e.g. at the beginning of a trend, during a trend, at the end of a trend, etc.), but it is most relevant when it occurs during a significant downward trend. The bullish doji star can be used as an indication of the end of a downward trend, and can be used as both a trade entry and a trade exit pattern (i.e. an exit from a short trade, and/or an entry into a long trade), but it is recommended that the following candlestick provides an additional confirmation (i.e. bullish trading, etc.).

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