Indecision
Beginner
51% reliable · Bulkowski
Long-Legged Doji Pattern
A variation of the doji with exceptionally long upper and lower shadows. The extreme range between high and low, combined with an unchanged close, represents extreme indecision and volatility during the session.
Free · No account · Offline · 6 languages
What's in the Long-Legged Doji lesson
- ▸Annotated chart with the Long-Legged Doji highlighted across the context candles.
- ▸Numbered identification rules covering body, shadows, color and position in trend.
- ▸The psychology of the formation: why buyers or sellers create this exact shape.
- ▸Practical tip on what to wait for before treating the pattern as a tradeable signal.
- ▸Quiz questions with explained answers, including this exact pattern.
Quick answers
Is the Long-Legged Doji pattern reliable?
The Long-Legged Doji has a 51% reliability rate per Bulkowski's encyclopedia, a statistical baseline. Confirmation candles and volume strengthen the read. The Candle Trader app has the full formation rules and a quiz.
What timeframes does the Long-Legged Doji work on?
Candlestick patterns work on any timeframe, from scalping (M1-M5) through day trading (M15-H1) to swing trading (H4-W1) and long-term investing. The shorter the timeframe, the more false signals. Always check higher timeframes for context.