Description
Engulfing is a trend reversal candlestick pattern consisting of two candles. Depending on their heights and collocation, a bullish or a bearish trend reversal can be predicted.
The bearish Engulfing reversal is recognized if:
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The first candle is bullish and continues the uptrend; 
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The second candle is bearish and its Open price is higher than the first candle's Close price; 
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The second candle's Close price is lower than the Open price of the first candle. 
The bullish Engulfing reversal is recognized if:
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The first candle is bearish and continues the downtrend; 
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The second candle is bullish and its Open price is lower than the first candle's Close price; 
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The second candle's Close price is higher than the Open price of the first candle. 
Input Parameters
| Parameter | Description | 
|---|---|
| length | The number of candles used to calculate the average body height. If the body height of a candle exceeds this average, it is considered long. | 
| trend setup | The number of preceding candles to check if the trend exists. | 
Plots
| Plot | Description | 
|---|---|
| Bearish | The bearish Engulfing candlestick pattern. | 
| Bullish | The bullish Engulfing candlestick pattern. | 
For educational purposes only. Not a recommendation of a specific security or investment strategy.
Technical analysis is not recommended as a sole means of investment research.
Past performance of a security or strategy does not guarantee future results or success.