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Bullish signal ▲ · pattern 52

Side-by-Side White Lines

Side-by-Side White Lines

Side-by-Side White Lines: a bullish candle separated by a gap up, followed by two bullish candles of similar size that open at close to the same level and sit next to each other like two parallel lines. The gap staying unfilled while momentum repeats confirms trend strength.

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PATTERN ID
Signal Bullish ▲
Reliability ★★★☆☆
Win Rate 61%
Expected move +3–8%
Timeframe Daily
Confirmation Self-confirming

The short answer

What is a Side-by-Side White Lines candle?
Side-by-Side White Lines (Side-by-Side White Lines): a bullish candle separated by a gap up, followed by two bullish candles of similar size that open at close to the same level and sit next to each other like two parallel lines. The gap staying unfilled while momentum repeats confirms trend strength.
How do you spot a Side-by-Side White Lines candle?
Uptrend plus a gap up. Two bullish candles of similar size and open after the gap. The gap stays open (support).
Is the Side-by-Side White Lines candle a bullish or bearish signal?
A bullish continuation pattern made of 3 candles. Confirmation: self-confirming. Reference success rate 61%. See it yourself on live daily candles for any symbol in the members' technical terminal. Open the technical terminal →
Pattern illustration
A gap up ← two similar rising candles side by side

How to identify the pattern

Step-by-step checks
  • Uptrend plus a gap up
  • Two bullish candles of similar size and open after the gap
  • The gap stays open (support)
  • They sit next to each other like two parallel lines

Trading psychology

The power struggle between buyers and sellers
Gapping up and then buying again with the same force in two straight sessions shows steady demand and buyer confidence. The uptrend feeds itself.

Outlook and confirmation

Entry conditions and expected price move
Self-confirming, no extra candle needed
Bullish continuation, ~61%. Expect +3–8%. Stop below the low of the gap. The pattern is invalid if the gap closes.
Ideal setting for the pattern
Inside an uptrend
Recommended timeframe: daily

Where to find it on the platform

  • Technical terminal for members
    Shows the daily-timeframe candles for any symbol on the platform's list. You identify the pattern by eye: the terminal does not name it.