How to spot a rejection candle?

You spot a rejection candle by looking for a long wick at least twice the length of the small real body, formed at a key support or resistance level. The wick shows where price traveled but failed to hold, reflecting a clear rejection of that level; the longer the wick, the stronger the rejection. A long upper wick shows rejection of higher prices and often hints at bearish pressure, while a long lower wick signals rejection of lower prices and bullish pressure. Confirmation comes from the next candle closing in the direction of the rejection.