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Glossary — H
Hammer
A bullish single-candle reversal pattern with a small body at the top and a long lower shadow (at least 2x the body). Appears at the bottom of downtrends and signals rejection of lower prices.
Hanging Man
A bearish single-candle pattern identical in shape to a hammer but appears at the top of an uptrend. The long lower shadow shows that sellers briefly took control, warning of potential reversal.
Harami
A two-candle pattern where the second candle's body is completely contained within the first candle's body. Japanese for 'pregnant'. Signals potential reversal as momentum weakens.
Head and Shoulders
A bearish reversal pattern with three peaks: two lower 'shoulders' flanking a higher 'head'. The pattern confirms when price breaks below the neckline connecting the troughs.
High
The highest price reached during a given time period, represented by the top of the upper shadow (wick) on a candlestick.
Higher High
A swing high that exceeds the previous swing high, confirming an uptrend. A series of higher highs combined with higher lows defines a bullish market structure.
Higher Low
A swing low that is above the previous swing low, confirming buyers are stepping in at progressively higher prices. The hallmark of bullish market structure.
Hikkake
A pattern based on a failed inside bar breakout. Price breaks one side of the inside bar, reverses, and breaks the opposite side, trapping traders who acted on the initial breakout.
Harami Cross
A two-candle pattern where the second candle is a doji completely contained within the first candle's body. The doji adds stronger indecision than a regular harami, making it a more potent reversal signal.
High Tight Flag
A rare and powerful bullish continuation pattern where price doubles (100%+ gain) in a short time, then consolidates in a tight range (pullback less than 20-25%). The breakout often leads to another explosive move.
Hedging
Opening a position to offset potential losses in another position. Hedging reduces risk but also limits profit potential. Common hedging tools include options, inverse ETFs, and correlated assets.
Head Fake
A deceptive price move that appears to start a new trend or breakout but quickly reverses. Similar to a false breakout but can also refer to misleading moves within established ranges.