The Ultimate Guide to Downgap Side-by-Side White Lines Candlestick Patterns

Last updated: February 7, 2024

Downgap Side-by-Side White Lines Pattern

The downgap side-by-side white lines pattern occurs when two candles, which are both green, similar in size, and with similar opening prices, occur after a falling window:

General Identification & Interpretation

Steve Nison is credited with bringing Japanese candlestick charting to the West. In his book "Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques" he describes downgap side-by-side white lines patterns with the following characteristics:

Typical characteristics

• A falling window forms, with two subsequent green candles occurring below the bottom of the window, both similar in size and opening

Examples of use as a trading indicator

• Resistance levels can be found within the falling window that forms, which is voided after a close above the window
• Throughout a price decline, the occurrence of this pattern indicates that the present trend (bearish) is continuing

More for beginners

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