Description
Low Price Gapping Play is a bearish trend continuation candlestick pattern consisting of five candles.
The Low Price Gapping Play candlestick pattern is recognized if:
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The first candle is long and bearish, misses shadows and continues the downtrend; 
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Next three candles have small bodies fluctuating near the first candle's Low price; 
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The fifth candle is long and bearish again and gaps down from the lowest Low of the previous four candles. 
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. | 
| body factor | The factor used when checking if a candle is short. A candle is considered short if its body height is lower than the average multiplied by this factor. | 
Plots
| Plot | Description | 
|---|---|
| Bearish | The Low Price Gapping Play 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.