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Dragonfly Doji

bullish

Definition

Open, high and close near the top; long lower wick, no upper wick.

Psychology

Sellers dragged price down a lot, but buyers brought it all the way back. A strong sign buyers are waking up.

Real-life analogy

💡 Price dove deep underwater then shot straight back to the surface by the close.

Confirmation

Bullish follow-through candle.

Invalidation

Close below the wick low.

Historical behaviour

Stronger at well-tested support zones.

Illustrative success rate

~55% when confirmed at support · Medium reliability

Common beginner mistakes

  • Confusing with gravestone doji
  • Skipping confirmation

Quick quiz — did you understand?

1. Is the Dragonfly Doji generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?

2. What is the best practice before acting on a Dragonfly Doji?

3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Dragonfly Doji?

Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.