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Long-Legged Doji

A doji candlestick with exceptionally long upper and lower wicks, indicating extreme indecision between buyers and sellers. The open and close are nearly identical despite large price swings during the period.

Example

After a volatile trading day, a long-legged doji formed on the daily chart with wicks spanning $3,000 in both directions, signaling that neither bulls nor bears could take control.