What Is Bearish Engulfing?
The Bearish Engulfing pattern is a two-candle reversal pattern that appears at the top of an uptrend. The second candle is a large bearish candle that completely engulfs (covers) the body of the prior smaller bullish candle, signaling a shift from buying to selling pressure.
Win Rate
63%
Avg Move
3.5%
Best TF
Daily
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Key Characteristics
- Large bearish candle completely covers the prior bullish body
- Appears after a clear uptrend
- Higher volume on the engulfing candle strengthens the signal
- The wider the engulfing, the stronger the reversal signal
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