Technical Definition
A five-candle bullish continuation pattern representing a brief, controlled consolidation where selling attempts fail, followed by a strong resumption of the uptrend.
The market takes a short pause, sellers try — and fail — to reverse the trend, then buyers resume control with confidence. This pattern shows trend strength, not reversal.
Buyers remain in control.
Market Psychology
Context
Market in a clear uptrend Buyers are confident Pullbacks are expected
Strength
Buyers push price higher decisively Trend strength is established
Calculated Pause
Profit booking starts Sellers attempt pullback Selling pressure is weak and controlled
Resumption
Buyers step in again Sellers are overwhelmed Uptrend resumes decisively
Pattern Anatomy
First Candle (Bullish)
Long bullish real body, confirms strong upward momentum.
Middle Candles (Small)
Brief pullback, prices stay within range of the first candle.
Fifth Candle (Bullish)
Strong bullish real body breaking above the high of the first, signaling trend continuation.
Pattern Rules
Appears within an established uptrend
Continuation context is required.
First candle is long and bullish
Shows trend strength.
Next 3 candles are small
Controlled consolidation.
Middle candles stay within first candle range
No trend damage.
Fifth candle is bullish and strong
Resumption signal.
Fifth candle closes above first candle high
Confirms breakout.
Signal Confirmation
- Strength of the breakout candle
- Price acceptance above the consolidation
- Alignment with broader trend structure
- Volume expansion on the breakout