2-candle patternPossible bullish signal
Bullish Kicker candlestick pattern
A red candle, then a green candle that gaps up above it. Sentiment flipped overnight.
Illustrative candles, not a live chart. Each candle covers one chart interval.
Spot it in 3 steps
What to check next
The gap itself is the strength. Holding above the gap keeps it valid.
Common mistake
Real kickers need a gap. On continuous forex charts they are rare.
Definition reference: CMC Markets · Candlestick patterns