1-candle patternIndecision — wait for the next candle
High Wave Candle candlestick pattern
A small body with extremely long wicks. The market is confused and swinging wildly.
Illustrative candles, not a live chart. Each candle covers one chart interval.
Spot it in 3 steps
What to check next
Look for a breakout of its high or low on the next candles.
Common mistake
Not a reversal on its own. Several high waves in a row mean a messy, risky market.
Definition reference: CMC Markets · Candlestick patterns