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Bearish Harami Pattern
A two-candle bearish reversal pattern where a small candle is contained within the body of the preceding large bullish candle.
Quick Answer
A two-candle bearish reversal pattern where a small candle is contained within the body of the preceding large bullish candle.
What Is the Bearish Harami Pattern?
The Bearish Harami is the bearish counterpart that forms at the top of an uptrend. It consists of a large bullish candle followed by a smaller bearish candle completely contained within the first candle's body. This pattern signals that the buying pressure is diminishing and sellers may be taking control.
How the Bearish Harami Forms
- 1First candle: Large bullish candle in uptrend
- 2Second candle: Smaller body contained within first
- 3Second candle gaps down from previous close
- 4Second candle body stays within first candle body
How to Confirm the Pattern
✓Third candle closes below second candle
✓Volume increases on bearish follow-through
✓Pattern forms at resistance level
✓Additional bearish patterns emerge
Best Timeframes for Bearish Harami
4HDaily
How to Trade the Bearish Harami
- →Identify potential reversal at resistance
- →Signal to tighten long stops
- →Prepare for short entry on confirmation
- →Combine with overbought indicators
Common Mistakes to Avoid
✕Trading harami without confirmation
✕Ignoring the uptrend context
✕Expecting immediate strong reversal
✕Not managing risk properly
Detect Bearish Harami Automatically
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