Trading Game
Kernel Candles
Learn to read real candlestick patterns, then test your instincts against a simulated market and its crowd sentiment. Built for beginners learning the shapes and for experienced traders testing their read under pressure.
streak0best—candles shown11
Hover or tap a candle to inspect it
The highlighted candle(s) at the right are the pattern — the dimmer ones on the left are just trend context. Which pattern is it?
Pattern Lab's charts are procedurally generated for practice. Predict the Candle uses real historical price and sentiment data — you're testing your read on already-decided history, not predicting the future, and nothing here is financial advice. Want live prices right now instead? Check out Kernel Crypto, or try Inspector Match →
The 19 patterns this covers
DojiIndecision — open and close are nearly equal. Not bullish or bearish on its own; watch what happens next.
HammerA long lower wick after a downtrend — buyers stepped in and rejected new lows.
Inverted HammerA long upper wick after a downtrend — an early sign buyers are testing higher prices.
Hanging ManThe exact same shape as a Hammer — but after an uptrend, meaning sellers showed up near the top.
Shooting StarThe exact same shape as an Inverted Hammer — but after an uptrend, meaning buyers pushed higher then lost control.
Bullish MarubozuA full-body candle with no wicks — buyers were in control from open to close.
Bearish MarubozuA full-body candle with no wicks — sellers were in control from open to close.
Bullish EngulfingA big bullish candle fully swallows the prior bearish one — a sharp shift in control.
Bearish EngulfingA big bearish candle fully swallows the prior bullish one — a sharp shift in control.
Piercing LineOpens below the prior low, then closes back above its midpoint — buyers clawed back more than half the loss.
Dark Cloud CoverOpens above the prior high, then closes back below its midpoint — sellers erased more than half the gain.
Bullish HaramiA small candle tucked entirely inside the prior big bearish one — downward momentum is stalling.
Bearish HaramiA small candle tucked entirely inside the prior big bullish one — upward momentum is stalling.
Tweezer BottomTwo candles sharing almost the same low — the same price level held as support twice in a row.
Tweezer TopTwo candles sharing almost the same high — the same price level held as resistance twice in a row.
Morning StarA bearish candle, then a small indecisive one, then a strong bullish candle — a classic three-candle bottom.
Evening StarA bullish candle, then a small indecisive one, then a strong bearish candle — a classic three-candle top.
Three White SoldiersThree straight bullish candles, each closing higher than the last — steady, broad buying pressure.
Three Black CrowsThree straight bearish candles, each closing lower than the last — steady, broad selling pressure.