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Marubozu and Spinning Tops

Full-body candles show conviction, small bodies with long wicks show hesitation.

A marubozu has a body with almost no wicks, meaning one side controlled the entire period. A bullish marubozu opens at the low and closes at the high.

A spinning top has a small body and long wicks both ways, showing a fight with no winner.

Marubozu in the direction of the trend is a sign of strength. Spinning tops after a long run suggest the move is tiring.

Key takeaways

• Marubozu = conviction
• Spinning top = indecision
• Compare with the recent trend

Quiz

• A marubozu has: Answer: Almost no wicks. The body fills the range.
• A spinning top signals: Answer: Indecision. Small body and long wicks mean hesitation.
• A marubozu in the trend direction suggests: Answer: Strength. One side dominated.

Educational content, not financial advice.