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Single candleBearishReliability: medium

Hanging Man

Also known as: Hanging Man candle

Small body on top with a long lower wick, after an uptrend. A first sign that sellers are stepping in – a bearish warning.

Schematic illustration – idealized candles.

What it looks like

Long lower wick, small body on top – identical in shape to the hammer, but at the end of an uptrend.

What it means

In the middle of an uptrend strong selling appeared; the fact it was bought back doesn't change that sellers showed up for the first time.

How it is traded

Needs a red follow-up candle for confirmation; stop above the candle's high.

Where & when – and the limits

Only bearish after an uptrend. A weak signal without confirmation – many hanging men fizzle out.

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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