Stick Sandwich
Definition
Red, green, red — with BOTH red candles closing at the same price. Support sandwiched in the middle.
Psychology
Sellers closed at one price, buyers bounced, sellers closed there AGAIN — that price is defended.
Real-life analogy
💡 Two slices of bread, same shelf — the filling says the floor holds.
Confirmation
A green close above the middle candle's high.
Invalidation
A close below the matched closes.
Historical behaviour
Check closes match within a tick or two.
Illustrative success rate
~55-60% with confirmation · Low reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Loose 'same close' definitions
- • Trading it inside a waterfall without confirmation
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Stick Sandwich generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Stick Sandwich?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Stick Sandwich?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.