> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts.md). # Candlestick Charts ## Candlestick Charts [**Introduction to Candlesticks**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/introduction-to-candlesticks.md)\ History and formation of Candlesticks [**Candlesticks and Traditional Chart Analysis**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/candlesticks-and-traditional-chart-analysis.md)\ In addition to their own merits as a charting system, Japanese candlesticks can function as confirmation for signals generated by other technical analysis techniques. [**Candlesticks and Support**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/candlesticks-and-support.md)\ This list contains candlesticks and candlestick patterns that can be used with support levels. [**Candlesticks and Resistance**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/candlesticks-and-resistance.md)\ This list contains candlesticks and candlestick patterns that can be used to identify or confirm resistance levels. [**Candlestick Bullish Reversal Pattern**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/candlestick-bullish-reversal-patterns.md)\ A bullish reversal candlestick pattern signals a potential change from a downtrend to an uptrend. It's a hint that the market's sentiment might be shifting from selling to buying. [**Candlestick Bearish Reversal Patterns**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/candlestick-bearish-reversal-patterns.md)\ A bearish reversal candlestick pattern is a sequence of price actions or a pattern that signals a potential change from uptrend to downtrend. It's a hint that the market sentiment may be shifting from buying to selling. [**Candlestick Pattern Dictionary**](/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts/candlestick-pattern-dictionary.md)\ Our Candlestick Pattern Dictionary provides brief descriptions of many common candlestick patterns. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.