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Bullish Abandoned Baby

Bullish Abandoned Baby

AdvancedCandlestick PatternsBullish (Up)Reliability 72%

Pattern Formation

8 / 8 candles
1,0721,0471,02399897494901/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/0601/0701/08
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
70%
Average Move
16%
Failure Rate
10%
Avg Formation Days
3 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+18%

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

An extremely rare three-candlestick pattern that appears at the bottom of a downtrend. After the first large bearish candle, a doji appears with a gap down, followed by a large bullish candle with a gap up. This is an enhanced version of the Morning Star, where the second doji must have complete gaps separating it from both adjacent candles. Although its frequency is low, it is a very powerful reversal signal.

Formation Conditions

  • A preceding downtrend must be in place
  • The first candle must be a large bearish candle
  • The second candle must be a doji that gaps down below the first candle's low
  • The third candle must be a large bullish candle that gaps up above the second candle's high
  • The second doji must be completely separated from adjacent candles by gaps (including shadows)
  • The third bullish candle must recover to at least the midpoint of the first candle's body

Entry Condition

Enter long at the open of the next candle after the third large bullish candle is confirmed. Verify that the third candle has recovered to at least the midpoint of the first candle's body. Since this pattern is extremely rare, be vigilant not to miss it.

Target Calculation

Project the total range of the pattern (from the first candle's open to the second candle's low) upward from the third candle's close to determine the price target. Larger moves than a Morning Star can be expected.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly below the low of the second doji. If the gap is filled, consider the pattern failed.

Volume Profile

Ideally, volume is high on the first candle, decreases significantly on the second doji, and surges on the third candle. A volume spike on the third candle indicates strong buying pressure.

False Signal Detection

  • If there is no gap between the doji and adjacent candles, treat it as a Morning Star instead
  • Very small gaps reduce reliability
  • Given its extreme rarity, do not force-fit the pattern
  • If the third bullish candle is weak (does not recover to the midpoint of the first), exercise caution
  • Confirm with other indicators if the volume pattern is not ideal

Related Indicators

RSI (oversold confirmation)StochasticsVolumeSupport line

Related Patterns

Bullish EngulfingBearish EngulfingDojiThree White Soldiers

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