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Marubozu candle

A large candle with little or no wick: it opens at one extreme and closes at the other.

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Real example: EUR/USD, 15-minute chart, 2016-11-02. Pattern detected automatically using only the candles before the decision point; on the right, what happened next.

Why it works

One side controlled the entire period. A marubozu that breaks structure is a sign of displacement: institutions moving price with intent.

How to use it

Do not chase the marubozu itself. Wait for a pullback into its body or the gap it leaves behind, and trade in its direction.

The typical mistake

Buying at the close of a huge green marubozu, at the worst price, right before the pullback.

FAQ

What is Marubozu in trading?

A large candle with little or no wick: it opens at one extreme and closes at the other.

How do you trade Marubozu?

Do not chase the marubozu itself. Wait for a pullback into its body or the gap it leaves behind, and trade in its direction.