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Bullish Harami

Also known as: Bullish Harami Pattern

A small green candle sits entirely within the body of the previous large red one. After a downtrend, a sign of fading selling pressure.

Schematic illustration: idealized candles.

What it looks like

A large red candle followed by a small candle whose body lies inside the red body (the opposite of engulfing).

What it means

The strong sell-off loses momentum: the small follow-up candle shows indecision after the weakness.

How it is traded

Weaker than engulfing → wait for a further green candle to confirm; stop below the low of the large red candle.

Where & when, plus the limits

More a hint of a pause/turn than a strong signal. More meaningful in the context of support.

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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