Dumpling Top candlestick pattern

6-candle patternPossible bearish signal

Dumpling Top candlestick pattern

A rounded top of small candles, then a gap down. Buying slowly fades and price drops away.

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Illustrative candles, not a live chart. Each candle covers one chart interval.

Spot it in 3 steps

What to check next

The gap down is the confirmation. Price staying below it keeps the view bearish.

Common mistake

A rounded top without the gap is only a slowdown, not a confirmed top.

Definition reference: IG · Candlestick patterns

Educational example, not a trade recommendation. Patterns can fail. Check the wider trend, support and resistance; practise on demo rather than assuming the next trade will win.

Dumpling Top candlestick pattern