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A Marubozu has no upper or lower wicks, meaning buyers or sellers controlled price from open to close with zero hesitation — the cleanest signal in candlestick analysis.
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The Marubozu is one of the most decisive candlestick patterns in technical analysis — here's the science behind it.
A Marubozu has no upper or lower wicks, meaning buyers or sellers controlled price from open to close with zero hesitation — the cleanest signal in candlestick analysis.
First documented in Japanese rice trading in the 18th century. Popularised in Western markets by Steve Nison in Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques (1991).
When a Marubozu appears with high volume, it's a powerful confluence signal. Studies show strong-body candles have above-average follow-through rates.
Unlike subjective patterns, Marubozu detection is mathematical and rule-based. MarubozuScan applies exact wick tolerance thresholds — no guesswork, no bias.
Marubozu signals hold statistical significance on daily, weekly, and intraday charts. Whether you're a swing trader or day trader, the pattern carries meaning at multiple scales.
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Not all Marubozu signals are equal. Use these professional filters to dramatically increase your signal quality and trading edge.
A Marubozu with a body taking up 85–100% of the full candle range is far more significant than one at 70%. Use the Min Body Size slider — push it to 85%+ for quality-first scanning.
For highest quality, set Wick Tolerance to 1–3%. This forces the scanner to only flag candles where price barely wavered — pure directional pressure from open to close.
A Marubozu on a 7-day or 14-day candle carries far more weight than a 1-day candle. Longer candles represent sustained momentum. For swing trading, prioritise 7D or 14D signals.
The more coins you scan simultaneously, the higher the chance of finding a textbook signal. Add at least 10–15 coins. Marubozu patterns on multiple correlated assets in the same direction indicate a macro trend shift.
A Marubozu signal is strongest when it occurs at a key level — a breakout above resistance, a bounce off strong support, or a break through a previous high. Always check price context on a chart before acting.
Even the cleanest Marubozu signal fails sometimes. Never risk more than 1–2% of your portfolio on any single trade. Set a stop-loss below the low of the Marubozu candle (bullish) or above the high (bearish).