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Bearish Harami
Also known as: Bearish Harami Pattern
A small red candle sits entirely within the body of the previous large green one. After an uptrend, a sign of fading buying momentum.
What it looks like
A large green candle followed by a small candle whose body lies inside the green body.
What it means
The upward momentum stalls – the small follow-up candle shows indecision after the strength.
How it is traded
Wait for a further red candle to confirm; stop above the high of the large green candle.
Where & when – and the limits
More a warning than a trigger. More robust at resistance after an uptrend.
Related patterns
Education, not investment advice. Candlestick patterns are hints, not guarantees – they need confirmation and context (trend, levels, volume). Always manage risk with stop-loss and position size.
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