Bearish Harami candlestick pattern
A large bullish candle followed by a small bearish candle that sits entirely inside the first candle's body. Upside momentum is stalling.
Illustrative shape. Real patterns vary in proportion.
How to identify a Bearish Harami
- Appears after a rally
- First candle is a large bullish body
- Second candle is small and bearish
- Second body is contained within the first body
What the Bearish Harami tells you
A strong up day is followed by a quiet, slightly negative one. Buyers couldn't build on their momentum, which often happens before a trend rolls over.
How traders use it
Confirmation is a third candle closing lower, which forms a Three Inside Down. Without it, a bearish harami is often just a pause. Stops commonly go above the first candle's high.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Bearish Harami bullish or bearish? +
The Bearish Harami is a bearish reversal pattern. A large bullish candle followed by a small bearish candle that sits entirely inside the first candle's body. Upside momentum is stalling.
How reliable is the Bearish Harami? +
No candlestick pattern works every time. Patterns are more reliable when they form at a meaningful level (support, resistance, a moving average), after a clear trend, on higher volume, and when the next candle confirms them.
Do I need confirmation to trade the Bearish Harami? +
Most traders want it. Waiting for the next candle to move in the expected direction filters out many false signals, at the cost of a slightly worse entry price.
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