Definition

Displacement refers to large-bodied candles that push price aggressively in one direction, often breaking market structure (BOS/CHoCH) and leaving a fair value gap (FVG).

Stalling candles are small-bodied with long wicks, indicating buyers/sellers are losing momentum and a reversal or consolidation may follow.

Identification

Displacement Candles

Body covers more than 70% of the range; wicks are very short or absent.

Close is strong, breaking nearby highs/lows or key levels.

Usually accompanied by high volume and creates FVG.

A bullish Marubozu is a classic displacement candle.

Stalling Candles

Shrinking body, longer wicks, showing indecision.

Forms at support/resistance or after an overextended displacement.

Common types: pin bar, inside bar, doji.

A pin bar has a small body and a long wick, showing a strong rejection of price.

An inside bar's body is contained within the previous candle's range, signaling volatility contraction.

How to Trade

After a displacement breaks structure, wait for price to retrace into the FVG to enter in the trend direction.

When a stalling pattern appears at a key level, consider a reversal trade with stop loss beyond the wick.

Combine stalling with order blocks or FVG for higher probability.

Example: A strong bullish displacement creates an FVG; price pulls back into the FVG and forms an inside bar (stalling) – this is a buy signal.

Common Mistakes

Mistaking regular candles for displacement without checking structure break.

Entering immediately on stalling patterns without confirmation from key levels or reversal context.

Ignoring risk management on displacement trades, as price may continue further than expected.

Content is for reference only, not investment advice. Forex trading carries high risk.

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