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Success Rate:55%
Difficulty:Beginner
Strength:
R:R Ratio:1:2
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Inverted Hammer

bullish reversalModerate Reliability1 Candle

A single candlestick with a small body at the bottom and a long upper shadow. Appears at the bottom of a downtrend, signaling potential reversal.

Market Psychology

Buyers attempted to push prices higher during the session. Although sellers pushed back, the buying pressure indicates potential reversal.

Candle Structure

Trading Setup Example

Entry, stop loss, and take profit levels.

How to Trade the Inverted Hammer PatternTake ProfitšŸ“„ EntryStop LossPatternConfirmEnterBUYPatternConfirmEnterSL/TP

Always wait for pattern confirmation before entering a trade.

Where This Pattern Appears

Trend context and market position.

DowntrendInverted HammerReversal ↑

Appears at the bottom of a downtrend, signals bullish reversal.

How to Identify

1

Small real body at or near the bottom of the range

2

Long upper shadow at least twice the body length

3

Little or no lower shadow

4

Appears after a downtrend

Confirmation Signals

Next candle closes above inverted hammer high
Gap up on following candle
RSI showing oversold conditions
Volume increase on confirmation

Trading Strategy

šŸ“„ Entry

Enter long on confirmation candle closing above the inverted hammer

šŸ›‘ Stop Loss

Place stop loss below the pattern low

šŸŽÆ Take Profit

Target nearby resistance or measured move equal to the upper shadow

āš–ļø Risk/Reward

1:2

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Entering before confirmation candle closes
Confusing with shooting star (which appears after uptrend)
Ignoring the need for prior downtrend

Pro Tips

šŸ’”Requires bullish confirmation more than regular hammer
šŸ’”Gap up on the next candle is a strong signal
šŸ’”Color of the body is less important than the shape

Best Timeframes

1H4HDaily

Pattern Variations

Inverted Hammer with gap down
Inverted Hammer at support level
Last updated: December 29, 2024

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This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Trading involves significant risk and you may lose your capital. Always consult a licensed financial advisor before making investment decisions.

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