Doji Candlestick Pattern 2026 — Types, Trading Strategy, Reversal Signals
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**Doji** = candlestick where **open price = close price** (or very close). Body is thin line/cross. **Visual**: looks like + or T shape. **Meaning**: market INDECISION between buyers and sellers. After strong trend = potential reversal warning. **4 main types**: 1) **Standard Doji**: small upper + lower shadows. Pure indecision. 2) **Long-legged Doji**: long upper AND lower shadows. Extreme volatility, both sides fought. 3) **Dragonfly Doji**: long lower shadow, NO upper shadow. Looks like T. **Bullish reversal** at support. 4) **Gravestone Doji**: long upper shadow, NO lower shadow. Looks like inverted T. **Bearish reversal** at resistance. **Trading strategy**: 1) Identify Doji at key level (support, resistance, Fibonacci). 2) Wait for CONFIRMATION candle next bar (bullish for reversal up, bearish for reversal down). 3) Entry: above/below confirmation candle. 4) Stop: below/above Doji low/high. 5) Target: 1:2 R/R or next major level. **Win rate when confirmed**: 60-70%. **Without confirmation**: 40% (random). **Best timeframes**: H4, Daily for swing. M15, H1 for intraday. **For Polish traders**: 1) [Vantage MT5](https://vigco.co/la-com-inv/CE3HlGvG) shows Doji clearly on candlestick charts. 2) Trade EUR/USD, XAU/USD, US30 with Doji setups. 3) Position 1-2% risk per trade. 4) Tax: 19% Belka. 5) Confluence: Doji + RSI divergence + S/R = highest probability. **Take Profit AI signals**: AI detects Doji formations and combines with confluence factors (volume, S/R proximity). Filters out random Doji. **Common mistakes**: 1) Trading every Doji — most are noise. Need context. 2) No confirmation — 40% failure rate. 3) Doji in middle of range = meaningless. Only matters at extremes. **Doji + volume**: Doji on HIGH volume = institutional indecision = stronger signal. Doji on low volume = retail noise. **Doji combinations**: 1) Morning star = bullish Doji + bullish candle. 2) Evening star = bearish Doji + bearish candle. 3) Tri-star = 3 Doji in row (rare reversal). **Cryptocurrency Doji**: works similarly on BTC, ETH. Volatility higher means Doji more common = filter for confirmation strict. This 2026 guide covers: 4 Doji types, trading strategy, [Vantage](https://vigco.co/la-com-inv/CE3HlGvG) execution, AI signal integration.
Dragonfly Doji at Support
Setup: Price tests major support after downtrend. Dragonfly Doji forms (long lower shadow, no upper). Confirmation: Next candle closes above Doji high. Entry: Buy at break of Doji high. Stop: Below Doji low (long shadow tested). Target: Previous swing high or 1:2 R/R. Best on: H4/Daily for swing trades. For Polish traders: Vantage RAW MT5 tight spreads = clean entry. Combine with Take Profit AI confirmation signal. Tax: 19% Belka.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Doji a buy or sell signal?
**Neither alone — needs context**. Doji = INDECISION. Becomes buy signal when at SUPPORT after downtrend + bullish confirmation. Becomes sell signal at RESISTANCE after uptrend + bearish confirmation. Without context = noise.
What is the difference between Doji and Spinning Top?
Doji = open ≈ close (body is line/cross). Spinning top = small body but visible (open ≠ close). Both indicate indecision but Spinning top weaker signal. Doji stronger reversal candidate at extremes.
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