Definitions
In plain terms
It classifies geometry relative to a prior scale rather than using one absolute price-unit cutoff.
Technical
The rule defines reference scale, factor, comparison strictness, readiness, zero-scale handling, and class precedence.
Scope
A small body does not necessarily satisfy a doji rule or predict indecision.
Examples
- A governed lesson uses Small-Body Candle only with declared inputs, timing, parameters, and edge-case behavior.
Common misconceptions
- A small body does not necessarily satisfy a doji rule or predict indecision.
Concept relationships
Related
Where this concept is used
Evidence and governance
- TA-Lib Global Candle Settings TA-Lib · first party technical publication
Supports: preferred label, short definition, technical definition
Limits: TA-Lib defaults are library conventions and do not establish universal definitions for small or large candle bodies.
- Reviewed by
- fintech-builder-batch-006
- Last reviewed
- 2026-07-27
- Next review
- 2027-07-27
- Record status
- evidence reviewed
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