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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, plus 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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