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Hammer

Hammer / ハンマー・たくり線

BeginnerCandlestick PatternsBullish (Up)Reliability 65%

Pattern Formation

6 / 6 candles
1,0671,0511,0361,0201,00599001/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/06
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
65%
Average Move
10%
Failure Rate
18%
Avg Formation Days
1 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 single-candlestick pattern appearing at the bottom of a downtrend. It has a small body near the top, a lower shadow at least twice the body length, and virtually no upper shadow. It indicates that heavy selling was reversed by buying pressure, suggesting the end of the downtrend and a potential upward reversal.

Formation Conditions

  • A preceding downtrend must be in place
  • The body must be small and positioned at the top of the candle
  • The lower shadow must be at least twice the body length
  • No upper shadow or a very short one
  • Valid as either bullish or bearish candle, but bullish is more reliable

Entry Condition

After the hammer is confirmed, enter long when the next candle opens as a bullish candle. Entering when price exceeds the hammer's high is also valid.

Target Calculation

Project the hammer's lower shadow length upward from the high to determine the price target. Or target the nearest resistance line.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly below the hammer's low (lower shadow tip).

Volume Profile

Higher volume on the hammer increases reliability. Heavy volume indicates strong buying at the bottom.

False Signal Detection

  • Less reliable without a preceding downtrend
  • A lower shadow less than twice the body does not qualify as a hammer
  • If the next candle does not confirm an advance, the signal is negated
  • More reliable when appearing at an important support line
  • Limited reliability alone; combine with other indicators

Related Indicators

RSI (oversold confirmation)StochasticsVolumeSupport line

Related Patterns

Bullish EngulfingBearish EngulfingDojiThree White Soldiers

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