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Understanding On-Neck Candlestick Pattern
The On-Neck Candlestick Pattern is made up of two candlesticks: a tall down candle and a much shorter up candle that gaps down on the open but closes at or near the previous candle’s close. The pattern is called “On Neck” because it produces a horizontal line that can be interpreted as a “neckline” or “neck” when the two closing prices are the same (or nearly the same) throughout the two candles.
What is On-Neck Candlestick Pattern?
When a long real body down candle is followed by a smaller real bodied up candle that gaps down on the open but closes near the prior candle’s close, the on neck pattern occurs. The pattern is known as a neckline because the closing prices of the two candles are the same (or nearly the same), forming a horizontal neckline. In theory, the pattern is considered a continuation pattern, implying that the price will continue to fall as a result of the pattern. In actuality, this happens just about half of the time. As a result, the pattern frequently implies at least a short-term upward reversal.
Formation
Look for the following characteristics to identify the On Neck pattern:
> First, there must be a downward trend going on.
> There must appear a towering black (bearish) candle.
> Finally, the black candle must be followed by a smaller white (bullish) candle.
> The white candle’s close should be virtually identical to the previous candle’s low. Therefore, it should not climb above the low price of the black candle.
> Look for a black candle on the third day to confirm the On Neck pattern and continue the downward trend. A long body, as well as a gap between the second and third days, demonstrate strength.