📊 Signal
Indecision
Buyers and sellers ended in a stalemate — the close returned to the open.
🕯️ Anatomy
Tiny body, wicks both sides
A very small (or absent) body with upper and lower shadows of similar length.
📍 Context
Watch at extremes
Most meaningful after a strong trend — it warns momentum may be stalling.
✅ Confirmation
Needs the next candle
A doji alone is neutral; trade the direction the following candle confirms.
Reading the Doji
01Stalemate. Open and close are nearly equal — neither side won the session.
02Location is everything. A doji mid-range means little; after an extended move it can signal a turn.
03Variations. A long-legged doji shows volatility; gravestone and dragonfly dojis hint at direction.
04Spinning top cousin. A slightly larger body with long wicks carries the same indecision message.
05Always confirm. Wait for the next candle to break the doji's range before acting.
For educational purposes only. Not financial advice. Always manage risk with position sizing and never risk more than you can afford to lose.