Candlestick Patterns page 3

The hammer candlestick pattern is frequently encountered in various markets and provides important information about a possible trend reversal. It is extremely important not only to identify it on the chart but also to use the information effectively. Let's consider in more detail this candlestick pattern, its types, and its features.  

Harami candlestick and/or Harami Cross is a strong candlestick pattern. Harami means "pregnant" in Japanese. And it is true, if you look at these two-candle formations, you can see that the first candle is much larger than the second, as if the mother is carrying a child. Some traders consider the Harami candlestick and Harami Cross a single candlestick pattern, while others subdivide it into two, or even three, different types.

Every trading book tells us that the price chart is the first source of information that a trader needs to look at, and only then apply any indicators and trading systems. Indeed, many books are devoted to chart analysis, and candlestick analysis occupies a special hierarchy because trading without using any trading tools is the highest level, which almost all beginning traders strive for. Over time, traders have identified about three dozen different candlestick patterns, many of which are effective, and others are no longer effective as the markets change.

There are hundreds of Forex day trading systems available online. At first glance, all these systems appear effective, especially with the generous praise from their developers. But as you begin to dig a bit deeper, you soon realize that day trading is fairly complex and calls for somewhat advanced levels of skill and expertise. So, how do you choose the Forex day trade system that will work for you from day one?