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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 – and 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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