What Is Dark Cloud Cover?
Dark Cloud Cover is a two-candle bearish reversal pattern where the second candle opens above the prior high and closes below the midpoint of the first bullish candle. It signals that sellers are gaining control after a rally.
Win Rate
58%
Avg Move
2.8%
Best TF
Daily
BearishDouble Candle2 CandlesBeginnerModerate Reliability
Key Characteristics
- Second candle opens above prior high
- Closes below the midpoint of the first candle
- Appears at the top of uptrends
- More reliable with high volume on the second candle
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