Doji

A doji is a candlestick where open and close are nearly equal, producing a tiny body that can signal indecision after a directional move.

What Is Doji?

A doji is a candlestick where open and close are nearly equal, producing a tiny body that can signal indecision after a directional move.

Doji meaning depends on location. At extremes it can warn of pause; mid-range dojis are often noise.

Why Doji Matters

  • Why traders care: Indecision marker more useful at key levels.
  • Playbook fit: Best with structure, volume, and risk rules.
  • Alert fit: Clear levels or thresholds become Phalerta notifications.

How Traders Use Doji

Types include standard, long-legged, dragonfly, and gravestone. Wait for confirmation before acting.

Example: Doji in Practice

A gravestone doji prints at resistance; the trader alerts on a break below the doji low.

Pro Tip

Watch the confirmation level after a doji.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Doji?

A doji is a candlestick where open and close are nearly equal, producing a tiny body that can signal indecision after a directional move.

Is a doji a reversal signal?

Only as context — confirmation still matters.

Can Phalerta help?

Yes — set price or indicator alerts and get notified on Telegram, Discord, Email, or the app.

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