The Bullish Kicker (Bullish Kicker) is one of the strongest reversal signals: a bearish marubozu candle (no shadows), then a sharp gap up at the open, then a bullish marubozu candle, with no overlap between the two bodies. It reflects a radical shift in sentiment, often caused by sudden news or an event.
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PATTERN ID
SignalBullish ▲
Reliability★★★★★
Win Rate70%
Expected move+5–13%
TimeframeDaily
ConfirmationSelf-confirming
The short answer
What is a Bullish Kicker candle?
The Bullish Kicker (Bullish Kicker) is one of the strongest reversal signals: a bearish marubozu candle (no shadows), then a sharp gap up at the open, then a bullish marubozu candle, with no overlap between the two bodies. It reflects a radical shift in sentiment, often caused by sudden news or an event.
How do you spot a Bullish Kicker candle?
First candle: a bearish marubozu (full body, almost no shadows). A clear gap up at the open between the two candles, with no overlap. Second candle: a bullish marubozu opening above the first candle's open.
Is the Bullish Kicker candle a bullish or bearish signal?
A bullish reversal pattern made of two candles. Confirmation: self-confirming. Reference success rate 70%. See it yourself on live daily candles for any symbol in the members' technical terminal. Open the technical terminal →
Pattern illustration
Falling marubozu ← a gap ← rising marubozu with no overlap
How to identify the pattern
Step-by-step checks
First candle: a bearish marubozu (full body, almost no shadows)
A clear gap up at the open between the two candles, with no overlap
Second candle: a bullish marubozu opening above the first candle's open
The gap level is not filled. If it is filled, the signal weakens
Trading psychology
The power struggle between buyers and sellers
An immediate, complete flip in consensus: those who sold yesterday are buying today, across a gap. No shadows and no overlap point to total conviction in the new direction, often in response to a major surprise (earnings, a decision, news). One of the few self-confirming patterns.
Outlook and confirmation
Entry conditions and expected price move
Self-confirming, no extra candle needed
A very strong reversal momentum signal, ~70%. Expect +5–13%. It needs no confirmation, but watch out for late entries after a large gap. A small pullback toward the edge of the gap is worth waiting for.
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