Candlestick patterns work beautifully — but only when used in the right location and market structure.
The same pattern can give profit in one area and fail badly in another.
This is where most beginners go wrong.
On the chart, you’ll often see perfect-looking candles — engulfing, pin bars, strong closes — but price still continues against them.
Why?
Because candles don’t control the market — structure does.
✅ When candlesticks work best:
• At support & resistance
• After liquidity sweeps
• In trend pullbacks
• With market direction
❌ When they usually fail:
• In the middle of ranges
• Against strong trend momentum
• Without confirmation zones
• During high volatility spikes
📚 Core trading lesson:
A candlestick is a confirmation tool — not a signal by itself.
Smart traders wait for: Structure first → Then candle reaction → Then continuation
This small mindset shift alone can change consistency completely.
⚠️ Educational content only — not financial advice.