Kicking Pattern

Kicking is one of the commonly used candlestick patterns in quantitative trading, representing a bullish/bearish reversal pattern.

Calculation Principle

Kicking pattern is identified by the following conditions:

1. First day: A long bearish/bullish candle
2. Second day: A long bullish/bearish candle
3. There is a gap between the two candles
4. The body lengths of the two candles are similar
5. The open and close of each candle are at the ends of their respective bodies

Parameter Description

• Input Parameters:
  • Open: Opening price
  • High: Highest price
  • Low: Lowest price
  • Close: Closing price
• Parameters:
  • penetration: Body penetration ratio (default: 0)

Usage Recommendations

1. Use in combination with other technical indicators
2. Pay attention to the overall market trend
3. Monitor volume confirmation
4. Set reasonable stop-loss levels
5. Watch for false breakouts

Notes

• Ensure data quality
• Pay attention to pattern completeness
• Consider market environment
• Watch for false signals
• Combine with fundamental analysis
• Pay attention to risk control
• Regularly evaluate strategy effectiveness
• Optimize parameters