Technical analysis
What is a Doji candlestick and what does it tell us about buyer/seller equilibrium?
By Easy Money Scanner · Educational reference · Not investment advice
The short answer
A Doji candlestick forms when a security's open and close prices are nearly equal, producing little to no body, which reflects indecision or equilibrium between buyers and sellers during that period.
How it works
A Doji appearing after a strong trend can hint at a potential reversal or pause, but it requires confirmation from the following candle and volume before traders act on it as a signal.
An example
A Doji forming at a resistance level after a sustained rally is often watched by traders as an early hint that buying pressure is fading.
Risk & limitations
Treating every Doji as a reversal signal without confirmation can lead to premature exits during an otherwise intact trend.
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