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Bullish Engulfing

Bullish Engulfing / 陽の包み線・陽線つつみ

BeginnerCandlestick PatternsBullish (Up)Reliability 70%

Pattern Formation

7 / 7 candles
1,0681,0501,0311,01399497601/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/0601/07
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
63%
Average Move
12%
Failure Rate
18%
Avg Formation Days
2 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+15%

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 a downtrend where the second candle's large bullish body completely engulfs the first candle's small bearish body. It indicates that selling pressure has weakened and buyers have seized control, serving as a reversal signal to the upside.

Formation Conditions

  • Must appear within a downtrend or declining phase
  • The first candle must be bearish (close < open)
  • The second candle must be bullish (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 long after confirming the engulfing pattern (second candle's close), at the open of the next candle. Or enter when price exceeds the second candle's high.

Target Calculation

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

Stop Loss Rule

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

Volume Profile

Significantly increased volume on the second bullish candle is important. Greater volume increase indicates stronger buyer participation.

False Signal Detection

  • Less reliable without a clear preceding downtrend
  • 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 resistance line, upside may be limited

Related Indicators

RSI (oversold confirmation)StochasticsVolumeSupport line

Related Patterns

Bearish EngulfingDojiThree White SoldiersThree Black Crows

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