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Candlestick pattern

Bearish harami

Large bullish body followed by a small bearish body contained within the first.

Example in context

A large bullish session is followed by a small range and then a bearish breakout from the range.

Prior contextHighlighted pattern · confirmation follows

Exact formation

Large bullish body followed by a small bearish body contained within the first.

What is happening in the market

The buying impulse contracts; indicates pause and possible transition, not yet seller domain.

Where it matters

After a recognizable rise and near resistance.

How to confirm it

Break of the minimum of the inner candle and later of the mother candle.

When it is invalidated

Close above the high of the mother candle.

Common mistake

Anticipate a top just because the second candle is small.