Single-candle pattern · bullish bias
Bullish Marubozu candlestick pattern
A bullish marubozu is a large green candle with little or no wick at either end. Price opened at the low and closed at the high, showing buyers in control from start to finish.
How to identify it
- A large green body compared with recent candles.
- No or almost no upper and lower wicks.
Where it matters: Can appear anywhere; it is most notable when it breaks a level or reverses a decline.
What it means
Strong, one-sided buying. It often marks momentum rather than a pattern to wait on.
What confirms it
Follow-through on the next candles, or price holding above the marubozu's midpoint.
What invalidates it
A close below the marubozu's open.
Common mistakes
- Chasing a marubozu far from any level, after the move has already happened.
- Ignoring that one strong candle can still be fully retraced.
Frequently asked questions
What does marubozu mean?
It is a Japanese term often translated as 'bald' or 'shaved head', referring to the missing wicks.
Is a bullish marubozu a reversal pattern?
It shows strong buying. It can mark a reversal or a continuation depending on where it appears.
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