Candlestick Pattern Guide
1. Hammer
A hammer is a bullish reversal candlestick that forms after a downtrend. It has a small real body and
a long lower shadow, signaling a potential price reversal.
2. Hanging Man (Hanging Hammer)
The hanging man appears after an uptrend and signals a bearish reversal. It looks similar to the
hammer but forms at the top of an uptrend.
3. Inverted Hammer
This pattern forms after a downtrend and has a small body with a long upper shadow. It signals a
potential bullish reversal.
4. Engulfing Pattern
A two-candle reversal pattern where the second candle completely engulfs the first. A bullish
engulfing appears after a downtrend, and a bearish one after an uptrend.
5. Pin Bar
A pin bar has a long wick and small body, showing price rejection and potential reversal. It's strong
when formed at key support/resistance zones.