Traders who do short-term trading all know that the market chart speaks. Through years of observation, I’ve found that before a true bullish move begins, the K-line always releases some regular signals. Today, I’ll share these 6 most practical patterns for your reference.

**Pattern 1: Three negatives not breaking the positive, then a shakeout**
A large bullish candle appears during an uptrend, followed by three consecutive days of testing downward, but it just can’t break the low of that bullish candle. What does this indicate? The main force is locking in chips. The floating chips are almost washed out, and once volume supports, a rally is imminent.

**Pattern 2: One bullish engulfing three bearish, a sign of counterattack**
After several days of decline, suddenly a large bullish candle jumps out, directly swallowing the previous three bearish candles. This isn’t just a simple rebound; it’s a sign that the bulls are reorganizing their strength. Usually, at this point, market sentiment reverses.

**Pattern 3: Double limit-ups clashing, ignition of the main upward wave**
Continuous limit-ups or the appearance of large bullish candles signal a complete emotional breakout. Many think this is the top, but actually, it’s the start of the main upward wave, which easily attracts more followers.

**Pattern 4: First crash, then rise, a violent shakeout**
Suddenly, a long bearish candle appears, scaring many into selling. Immediately after, the main force uses a stronger bullish candle to recover all the decline. This is the main force clearing out positions of those with weak resolve.

**Pattern 5: Long lower shadow + volume, bottom reversal signal**
When the price is about to break down, a long lower shadow or doji appears, followed by a large-volume bullish candle the next day. This indicates the bears are losing strength, and the bulls are taking over. It’s a good time to lay in wait.

**Pattern 6: Two bullish candles sandwiching a bearish, fake drop but real rise**
First, a rally, then a pullback, and then a new high. This is a typical “shakeout” pattern. The main force uses short-term retracements to wash out uncertain chips, then directly breaks through resistance.

**Key reminder: Pattern must be judged by position and volume**
Relying solely on K-line patterns can lead to pitfalls, especially in volatile markets. Always wait for volume breakout or confirmation signals before acting. This can significantly improve your success rate.

Over the years, I’ve caught many entry points using these 6 patterns. If you often get shaken out by the main force, try training your market feel with this approach.