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Marubozu

bullish

Definition

Full-bodied candle with little or no wicks — one side dominated all session.

Psychology

One side (buyers if green, sellers if red) was completely in charge from open to close.

Real-life analogy

💡 A one-sided match where the winning team scored from the first whistle to the last.

Confirmation

Follow-through in the same direction.

Invalidation

Immediate reversal engulfing the marubozu.

Historical behaviour

Strong inside established trends and on breakouts.

Illustrative success rate

~60% continuation in trend direction · Medium reliability

Common beginner mistakes

  • Chasing late after a big bar
  • Ignoring overextension

Quick quiz — did you understand?

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

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

3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Marubozu?

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