I've been a fan of technical analysis for several years and realized that mastering candlestick patterns is essential to avoid getting lost in the market. There are some patterns that actually work better than others, and I decided to share my experience with the ones I trust most.

I'll start with the Bullish Three Line Strike, which has an accuracy of around 84%. Basically, you see three consecutive falling candles, and suddenly a strong candle appears that closes well above the initial high. This usually signals a market reversal. It's one of my favorites because it works quite consistently.

Next is the Three Black Crows pattern, which is almost the opposite. Three consecutive falling candles with increasingly lower closes? That’s a sign of strong selling pressure. The accuracy is around 78%, so it’s worth paying attention when you see this setup.

Now, if you want to identify when an uptrend might reverse, the Bearish Three Line Strike is interesting, despite having slightly lower accuracy (65%). Three rising candles followed by a strong falling candle that closes below the initial low. Less reliable than the bullish version, but still useful.

There’s also the Abandoned Baby pattern, which is rarer to see. You notice two gaps with no overlap between the candles — a gap down followed by a gap up. When this happens, it usually indicates an upward reversal. The accuracy is around 70%.

Continuation patterns also deserve attention. The Corresponding Minima (61% accuracy) shows two candles with similar lows during a decline, confirming that the downtrend continues. And the Two Black Gaps (68%) work similarly — after a gap down, two falling candles confirm the sequence.

But here’s my important tip: these candlestick patterns are powerful tools, yes, but they don’t work alone. I always combine them with other indicators and never risk everything on a single pattern. Risk management is everything. Use these patterns as part of a larger strategy, not as absolute truth. The market always surprises those who think they’ve discovered the magic formula.