> 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 Discover the art of technical analysis using candlestick charts at StockCharts' ChartSchool. Learn how to interpret market trends, patterns, and price movements with detailed explanations and examples ## 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 by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://chartschool.stockcharts.com/table-of-contents/chart-analysis/candlestick-charts.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. 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.