Doji Candlestick Pattern: Types, Meaning & Trading Strategies
Technical Analysis · 10 min · Published 2026-03-28
Master all doji candlestick types: standard, dragonfly, gravestone, long-legged. Learn when dojis signal reversals. Free guide at Tradyom.
A doji candlestick has an open and close at nearly the same price, creating a cross or plus shape. It signals indecision between buyers and sellers. Doji types include standard (cross), dragonfly (long lower wick), gravestone (long upper wick), and long-legged (long both wicks). Context determines whether a doji signals reversal or continuation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are doji candles reliable?
Dojis are reliable signals when they appear at key levels (support, resistance, moving averages) and are confirmed by the next candle. In isolation or in the middle of a range, they're not actionable.
What is a morning doji star?
A three-candle bullish reversal pattern: (1) large bearish candle, (2) doji that gaps below, (3) large bullish candle that closes above the midpoint of the first candle. It signals a bottom reversal and is very reliable at key support.