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Hanging Man

Hanging Man / 首吊り線

BeginnerCandlestick PatternsBearish (Down)Reliability 60%

Pattern Formation

6 / 6 candles
1,0271,00898997195293301/0101/0201/0301/0401/0501/06
Speed

Statistics

Target Hit Rate
60%
Average Move
9%
Failure Rate
22%
Avg Formation Days
1 days
Volume Confirmation Boost
+12%

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 top of an uptrend. Its shape is identical to the hammer, with a small body at the top and a lower shadow at least twice the body length. Appearing during an uptrend changes its meaning, indicating that buying power is weakening and suggesting a potential downward reversal.

Formation Conditions

  • A preceding uptrend 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
  • Bearish candles are more reliable
  • Decline confirmation on the next candle is needed

Entry Condition

After the hanging man is confirmed, enter short when the next candle opens as a bearish candle. Entering when price drops below the hanging man's low is also valid. Waiting 1-2 days for confirmation is safer.

Target Calculation

Project the hanging man's lower shadow length downward from the low to determine the price target. Or target the nearest support line.

Stop Loss Rule

Place a stop-loss slightly above the hanging man's high.

Volume Profile

Higher volume increases the reliability of the topping signal. Heavy volume indicates profit-taking or seller entry.

False Signal Detection

  • Meaningless without a preceding uptrend
  • If the next candle does not confirm a decline, the signal is negated (uptrend may continue)
  • Identical shape to hammer; context (trend position) is the key to interpretation
  • Low reliability alone; always confirm with the next candle
  • May have limited effect during a strong uptrend

Related Indicators

RSI (overbought confirmation)StochasticsVolumeResistance line

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