What is Tasuki Gap?
Taschi Gap is a trend continuation pattern containing a gap (price gap). If a gap appears between bars 1 and 2, and bar 3 does not completely close the gap, the trend continues.
Upside Tasuki Gap 🟢
condition
1st peak: beekeeping
2nd candle: Gap-up starts after 1st candle → candlestick
3rd candle: Black candle after 2nd candle (adjustment) — the gap is not completely closed.
Key: 3 bars close within the gap space (failed to fill the gap) → continuation of the upward trend
The gap was not completely closed = The selling force was pressured by a very strong buying force and could not go down further.
Downside Tasuki Gap 🔴
1st bar: negative bar
2nd candle: Gap down starts after 1st candle → negative candle
3rd candle: A candle (rebound) after the 2nd candle — fails to completely close the gap.
Key: 3 bars close within gap space → downward trend continues
Trend continuation vs. gap completely filled
| 3-rod results | meaning |
|---|---|
| Unable to bridge the gap | Trend continues → Tasuki gap is established |
| Completely filling the gap | Pattern invalid, trend reversal possible |
Tasuki gap in the coin market
In a 24-hour coin market where large gaps are not as common as in the stock market, gaps can be small. Instead of a gap, a short correction after a series of bullish bars occurs similarly.
Futures Trading Strategy
Upward Taski Gap:
Entry: 3rd bar closing price (after confirming gap filling)
Stop Loss: Below the gap (below the 1-bar high)
Goal: further increase by gap size
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