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Candlestick pattern

Bearish marubozu

Large bearish body with opening near the maximum and closing near the minimum, without relevant shadows.

Example in context

A support gives way and the session closes at lows with a range much higher than usual.

Prior contextHighlighted pattern · confirmation follows

Exact formation

Large bearish body with opening near the maximum and closing near the minimum, without relevant shadows.

What is happening in the market

The sellers controlled the entire period and the demand barely managed to respond.

Where it matters

It can confirm a bearish breakout or be a climax if it appears after a very extended fall.

How to confirm it

Acceptance under closure or rebound unable to recover the body.

When it is invalidated

Quick recovery of the body and closing on its maximum.

Common mistake

Sell ​​late without checking if it is capitulation on major support.