What Is Bullish Engulfing?
The Bullish Engulfing pattern is a two-candle reversal pattern that appears at the bottom of a downtrend. The second candle is a large bullish candle that completely engulfs the body of the prior bearish candle, signaling a decisive shift from selling to buying pressure.
Win Rate
65%
Avg Move
3.8%
Best TF
Daily
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Key Characteristics
- Large bullish candle completely covers the prior bearish body
- Appears after a clear downtrend
- Higher volume on the engulfing candle strengthens the signal
- The wider the engulfing, the stronger the reversal
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