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Bullish stick sandwich is a candlestick reversal pattern indicating the start of a new uptrend. This is a three candlestick formation, which usually forms at the end of a downtrend, and each candlestick forms higher highs than the previous candlestick, but has the same or almost same lows.


The requirements for a bullish stick sandwich candlestick pattern include,

• The market is usually characterized by a downtrend.
• The first day is a bearish day (black or colored candlestick) which closes at a new bottom, with no or very small lower shadow (closing marubozu).
• The second day is a bullish day (white or colorless candlestick) which closes above the previous day’s opening price.
• The third day is a bearish day which opens above the second day candlestick and closes at or near the first day candlestick, and is also a closing marubozu.

Bullish stick sandwich formation occurs when the existing downtrend reverses after touching a support level. A long bullish day at the end of the downtrend suggests that the downtrend is getting weaker. The shorts start to cover their positions on the third day and this causes a fall in price and a close near the first day’s close. This indicates that a market is finding a support level and the trend may reverse.

Bullish stick sandwich is a moderately reliable pattern. The pattern is also valid when the first and third candlesticks are not closing marubozu. With bullish stick sandwich candlesticks, traders should always look for confirmation of trend reversal which is signified by a white candlestick, a higher close, or a large gap up on the next trading day. The bearish stick sandwich pattern is very rare.

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