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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.