# Gravestone Doji

### Introduction

The Gravestone Doji is a **bearish reversal** candlestick pattern that signals potential **SHORT opportunities** or **LONG position exits**. This single-candle pattern features open, low, and close prices at the same level with a long upper shadow, indicating strong rejection of higher prices and potential selling interest.

### How Gravestone Doji Works

Gravestone Doji is a single-candle bearish reversal pattern with specific characteristics:

• **Open, low, close equal** - These three prices are at the same level\
• **Long upper shadow** - Significant upper shadow showing price rejection\
• **No lower shadow** - Little to no lower shadow\
• **Inverted T-shape** - Creates a distinctive inverted T or gravestone shape\
• **Context matters** - Most effective at resistance levels or after uptrends

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**Pattern Psychology:** The pattern shows buyers drove price significantly higher during the session, but sellers stepped in with such force that they pushed price all the way back to the opening level. This complete rejection of higher prices demonstrates strong selling interest.
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#### Key Characteristics

| Attribute        | Details                                  |
| ---------------- | ---------------------------------------- |
| **Category**     | Candlestick Patterns                     |
| **Type**         | Bearish Reversal Signal                  |
| **Primary Use**  | SHORT entries, LONG exits                |
| **Timeframe**    | All timeframes supported (1m to 1M)      |
| **Confirmation** | Volume, resistance levels, trend context |

### Strategy Applications

#### 🔴 SHORT STRATEGY (Primary Use)

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Gravestone Doji is primarily a **SHORT signal** - enter short positions when the pattern appears at resistance levels.
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**Base Entry Order (SHORT)**

```
Base Order Condition: Gravestone Doji Pattern Detected
First Condition: Gravestone Doji
Timeframe: 1H

Additional Confirmation:
First Condition: Volume
Timeframe: 1H  
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Simple Moving Average (20)
Timeframe: 1H
```

**Take Profit Orders (SHORT)**

```
Rule 1: Exit condition - Target reached at support level
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Exit condition - Oversold momentum warning
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 25

OR

Rule 3: Exit condition - Bullish reversal pattern detected
First Condition: Dragonfly Doji
Timeframe: 1H
```

**Stop Loss Orders (SHORT)**

```
Rule 1: Stop loss - Pattern invalidated (price above gravestone high)
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Stop loss - Volume surge breaks bearish momentum
First Condition: Volume
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Simple Moving Average (20)
Timeframe: 1H
```

#### 🟢 LONG STRATEGY (Secondary Use)

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**Counter-Trend Risk:** Using Gravestone Doji for LONG entries is high-risk and should only be considered in extreme oversold conditions.
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**Take Profit Orders (LONG) - Exit existing positions**

```
Rule 1: Exit condition - Gravestone Doji signals trend reversal
First Condition: Gravestone Doji
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Exit condition - Resistance level reached
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H
```

### Risk Management Guidelines

#### Position Sizing

| Strategy Type      | Position Size       | Conditions                    |
| ------------------ | ------------------- | ----------------------------- |
| **SHORT Strategy** | Standard            | Pattern appears at resistance |
| **LONG Strategy**  | Exit signal only    | Counter-trend not recommended |
| **High Volume**    | Increase confidence | Can use larger size           |
| **Low Volume**     | Reduce size         | Wait for confirmation         |

### Best Practices

#### For SHORT Strategies

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1. **Resistance context** - Most effective at key resistance levels
2. **Volume confirmation** - Ensure higher volume on gravestone candle
3. **Shadow length** - Longer upper shadow indicates stronger reversal
4. **Follow-through** - Confirm with next candle's bearish action
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### Market Conditions Analysis

| Market Type         | SHORT Strategy Effectiveness   |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------ |
| **Uptrend**         | 🟢 High (reversal signal)      |
| **Downtrend**       | 🟡 Medium (continuation)       |
| **Ranging**         | 🟢 High (at resistance)        |
| **High Volatility** | 🟢 High (clear signals)        |
| **Low Volume**      | 🔴 Low (wait for confirmation) |

### Related Patterns

| Pattern            | Relationship           | Link                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------ | ---------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Dragonfly Doji** | Opposite signal        | [Dragonfly Doji](https://docs.skyrexio.com/strategy-builder/built-in-conditions/candlestick-patterns/dragonfly-doji) |
| **Hanging Man**    | Similar bearish signal | [Hanging Man](https://docs.skyrexio.com/strategy-builder/built-in-conditions/candlestick-patterns/hanging-man)       |
| **Doji**           | Neutral variant        | [Doji](https://docs.skyrexio.com/strategy-builder/built-in-conditions/candlestick-patterns/doji)                     |

### Conclusion

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Gravestone Doji is primarily a **SHORT signal** indicating strong rejection of higher prices and potential downward reversal. The pattern shows powerful selling interest at higher levels.
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#### Key Takeaways

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* **PRIMARY USE**: SHORT entries at resistance levels
* **SECONDARY USE**: LONG exits when holding positions
* **ALWAYS**: Confirm with [Volume](https://docs.skyrexio.com/strategy-builder/built-in-conditions/volume-data/volume) and resistance level context
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