Bullish Harami Pattern
A two-candle bullish reversal pattern where a small candle is contained within the body of the preceding large bearish candle.
Quick Answer
A two-candle bullish reversal pattern where a small candle is contained within the body of the preceding large bearish candle.
What Is the Bullish Harami Pattern?
The Bullish Harami (meaning "pregnant" in Japanese) is a two-candle reversal pattern that forms at the bottom of a downtrend. It consists of a large bearish candle followed by a smaller bullish candle that is completely contained within the body of the first candle. This pattern signals that the selling pressure is diminishing and buyers are starting to gain control.
How the Bullish Harami Forms
- 1First candle: Large bearish candle in downtrend
- 2Second candle: Smaller body contained within first
- 3Second candle gaps up from previous close
- 4Second candle body stays within first candle body
How to Confirm the Pattern
Best Timeframes for Bullish Harami
How to Trade the Bullish Harami
- →Identify potential reversal at support
- →Signal to tighten short stops
- →Prepare for long entry on confirmation
- →Combine with oversold indicators
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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