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The Hanging Man candlestick is a bearish reversal candlestick pattern in technical

analysis, forming when a small body candle (usually a green or white candle) is
preceded by a strong uptrend, and has a long lower shadow or tail that is at least
twice the length of the body. This pattern indicates a potential reversal in the
market trend, as it shows that the buyers are losing control and the sellers are
gaining strength.

The long lower shadow or tail represents the failed attempt by the buyers to push
the price higher, and the sellers' ability to drive the price back down. The small
body of the candle indicates a lack of conviction among buyers, while the long
lower shadow or tail suggests a strong selling pressure.

Here are the key characteristics of a Hanging Man candlestick pattern:

- Small body (green or white)


- Long lower shadow or tail (at least twice the length of the body)
- Preceded by a strong uptrend
- Can be a sign of a potential reversal in the market trend

To confirm the reversal signal, traders and investors often look for additional
technical and fundamental analysis indicators, such as:

- A follow-through day with a red candle


- A break below the support level
- A bearish divergence on the RSI or other indicators
- Fundamental analysis indicating a weakening of the company's financials or
industry trends

It's important to note that the Hanging Man candlestick pattern is not a guarantee
of a reversal, and should be used in conjunction with other analysis tools to
confirm the signal. Additionally, the pattern can also appear in a downtrend,
indicating a potential continuation of the downtrend rather than a reversal.

Overall, the Hanging Man candlestick pattern is a valuable tool for traders and
investors to identify potential reversals in the market trend, and to make informed
investment decisions.

The Hanging Man candlestick is a bearish reversal candlestick pattern in technical


analysis. It forms when a small body candle (usually a green or white candle) is
preceded by a strong uptrend, and has a long lower shadow or tail that is at least
twice the length of the body.

The Hanging Man candlestick pattern indicates a potential reversal in the market
trend, as it shows that the buyers are losing control and the sellers are gaining
strength. The long lower shadow or tail represents the failed attempt by the buyers
to push the price higher, and the sellers' ability to drive the price back down.

Here are the key characteristics of a Hanging Man candlestick pattern:

- Small body (green or white)


- Long lower shadow or tail (at least twice the length of the body)
- Preceded by a strong uptrend
- Can be a sign of a potential reversal in the market trend

It's important to note that the Hanging Man candlestick pattern should be used in
conjunction with other technical and fundamental analysis tools to confirm the
reversal signal.

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