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65% reliable · Bulkowski
Mat Hold Pattern
A five-candle bullish continuation pattern, a variation of Rising Three Methods. A long bullish candle is followed by a small gap-up bearish candle, then two more small candles (bearish or mixed), and finally a long bullish candle that closes at new highs.
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What's in the Mat Hold lesson
- ▸Annotated chart with the Mat Hold 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 Mat Hold pattern reliable?
The Mat Hold has a 65% 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 Mat Hold 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.