Skip to main content

CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS

Type: cdlxsidegap3methods • Category: indicators

Description​

Upside/Downside Gap Three Methods

Parameters​

NameTypeDescriptionRequiredDefault
dataExpstringprices datano
openstringselect the column with opening pricesno
highstringselect the column with highest pricesno
lowstringselect the column with lowest pricesno
closestringselect the column with closing pricesno
patternstringno"CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS"

Help​

CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS

Description​

The CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS worker is an indicator used in financial analysis to identify the Upside/Downside Gap Three Methods pattern. This pattern is a type of candlestick pattern that can indicate a potential continuation of an uptrend or downtrend.

What does this worker do?​

The CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS worker takes in a dataset of price data and identifies the Upside/Downside Gap Three Methods pattern. The worker uses the following parameters:

  • dataExp: The prices data
  • open: The column with opening prices
  • high: The column with highest prices
  • low: The column with lowest prices
  • close: The column with closing prices
  • pattern: No description

The worker then analyzes the price data to identify the Upside/Downside Gap Three Methods pattern and returns the results.

How to interpret the results​

The Upside/Downside Gap Three Methods pattern is a bullish or bearish continuation pattern that consists of five candlesticks. The pattern is characterized by a gap between the first and second candlesticks, and between the fourth and fifth candlesticks.

  • Upside Gap Three Methods: This pattern occurs during an uptrend and indicates a potential continuation of the uptrend. It is characterized by a gap between the first and second candlesticks, and between the fourth and fifth candlesticks. The second and third candlesticks are typically small-bodied and have a downward direction.
  • Downside Gap Three Methods: This pattern occurs during a downtrend and indicates a potential continuation of the downtrend. It is characterized by a gap between the first and second candlesticks, and between the fourth and fifth candlesticks. The second and third candlesticks are typically small-bodied and have an upward direction.

Usage​

To use the CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS worker, simply pass in your price data and select the columns for opening, high, low, and closing prices.

Example​

Here is an example of how to use the CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS worker:

|  open  |  high  |   low  | close  |
|--------|--------|--------|--------|
| 10 | 12 | 9 | 11 |
| 11 | 11.5 | 10.5 | 11.2 |
| 11.2 | 11.3 | 11 | 11.1 |
| 11.1 | 12.5 | 11 | 12 |
| 12 | 13 | 12 | 12.5 |

Visual Example​

For a visual example of how to use the CDLXSIDEGAP3METHODS worker, see the following GIFs:

Full GIF​

[![Full GIF](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_full.gif)](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_full.gif)

Short GIF​

[![Short GIF](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_short.gif)](https://pub-6c7cc7f707d94ca98153d59a039b9a3d.r2.dev/indicator_short.gif)

Additional Information​

The Upside/Downside Gap Three Methods pattern is a relatively rare pattern, but it can be a powerful indicator of a potential continuation of an uptrend or downtrend. It is typically used in conjunction with other forms of technical analysis, such as trend lines and moving averages.