Description
Mat Hold is a bullish trend continuation candlestick pattern consisting of five candles.
The Mat Hold candlestick pattern is recognized if:
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The first candle is long and bullish and continues the uptrend; 
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The second candle is bearish and gaps up from the first candle; 
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The next two candles are short and form a short-term downtrend, closing within the first candle's body; 
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The fifth candle is bullish again and closes above the second candle's Open price. 
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 | 
|---|---|
| Bullish | The Mat Hold candlestick pattern. | 
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