🔍 What is the Side by Side White Lines Pattern?
The Side by Side White Lines is a continuation candlestick pattern that appears during a strong trend, usually after a price gap. It signals that the current trend is likely to continue with the support of sustained momentum.
👉 The pattern is commonly seen in bullish markets but can also appear in bearish continuation setups.
📈 Structure of the Side by Side White Lines Pattern
The pattern usually consists of three candles:
- 🟢 First strong bullish candle with a gap up
- 🟢 Second bullish candle continuing upward
- 🟢 Third bullish candle opening near the second candle’s open and closing near a similar level
👉 The matching bullish candles confirm continuation strength.
💡 Psychology Behind the Pattern
The Side by Side White Lines pattern reflects steady bullish momentum after a breakout gap:
- Market gaps upward with strong buying pressure
- Buyers continue supporting higher prices
- Similar bullish candles show market confidence remains strong
👉 This suggests the trend still has momentum for continuation.
✅ How to Trade Side by Side White Lines
🔹 Step-by-Step Strategy:
- Confirm Existing Trend
Pattern works best in strong trending markets. - Look for Gap Formation
A clear gap is an important feature of the setup. - Identify Similar Bullish Candles
Matching bullish candles confirm continuation. - Entry Point
Buy above the pattern high after confirmation. - Stop Loss
Place below the gap or support zone. - Target
Use trend continuation levels or resistance targets.
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Trading without a clear trend
- ❌ Ignoring gap structure
- ❌ Confusing with reversal patterns
- ❌ Using in weak momentum markets
🔗 Side by Side White Lines vs Tasuki Gap
| Pattern | Key Feature | Signal |
|---|---|---|
| Side by Side White Lines | Similar bullish candles after gap | Continuation |
| Tasuki Gap | Partial gap fill attempt | Continuation |
👉 Side by Side White Lines focus more on stable bullish continuation momentum.
🚀 Pro Tips for Better Accuracy
- Combine with moving averages
- Use volume confirmation
- Trade with overall market trend
- Watch for breakout continuation after consolidation
The Side by Side White Lines pattern is a useful continuation signal showing that buyers remain confident after a breakout gap.
👉 Traders often use it to identify opportunities to join strong ongoing trends.