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Bearish Engulfing

Bearish Engulfing / 陰の包み線・陰線つつみ

BeginnerCandlestick PatternsBearish (Down)Reliability 70%

Pattern Formation

7 / 7 candles
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Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
60%
Average Move
11%
Failure Rate
20%
Avg Formation Days
2 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+14%

Reference values based on Bulkowski's "Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns". Data is primarily from U.S. markets and may differ for other markets.

A two-candlestick pattern appearing during an uptrend where the second candle's large bearish body completely engulfs the first candle's small bullish body. It indicates that buying pressure has weakened and sellers have seized control, serving as a reversal signal to the downside.

Formation Conditions

  • Must appear within an uptrend or rising phase
  • The first candle must be bullish (close > open)
  • The second candle must be bearish (close < open)
  • The second candle's body must completely engulf the first candle's body
  • A larger second candle body increases reliability

Entry Condition

Enter short after confirming the engulfing pattern (second candle's close), at the open of the next candle. Or enter when price drops below the second candle's low.

Target Calculation

Target the nearest support line, or project 1.5-2 times the engulfing pattern's range (second candle's high to low) downward.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly above the engulfing pattern's high (second candle's high).

Volume Profile

Significantly increased volume on the second bearish candle is important. Greater volume increase indicates stronger seller participation.

False Signal Detection

  • Less reliable without a clear preceding uptrend
  • Less significant within a range-bound market
  • Low volume on the second candle may indicate a false signal
  • Less effective against the higher timeframe trend
  • If near a major support line, downside may be limited

Related Indicators

RSI (overbought confirmation)StochasticsVolumeResistance line

Related Patterns

Bullish EngulfingDojiThree White SoldiersThree Black Crows

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