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Shooting star

A small-bodied candle with a long upper wick, appearing after an advance.

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Definition

Price spiked up during the session but sellers drove it back down near the open, leaving a long upper wick. It is most notable at resistance after an uptrend.

Watch out for

Confirmation from a lower close on the following candle is commonly required.

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