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Hanging Man Candlestick as Reversal Pattern in Stocks

Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern

The Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern indicates a potential bearish reversal that occurs during an upward price trend, resembling a figure hanging by a noose.

A hanging man candlestick pattern has:

  • A small body
  • The body is at the top
  • The lower shadow is 2 or 3 times the length of real body.
  • Has no upper shadow or has a very small upper shadow if present.
  • The color of the body isn't important

Hanging Man Bearish Candles Setup - Hanging Man Candlestick Setups

How to effectively trade the Hanging Man candlestick pattern and analyze its formation.

Analysis of Hanging Man Candlesticks Patterns

The sell signal is confirmed when a bearish candlestick closes lower than the opening price of the candlestick to the left of the hanging man candle pattern.

Stop Loss orders should be set a few pips above the high of the hanging man candle pattern setup.

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