Bearish Kicker Candlestick
Bearish Kicker Candlestick is a powerful reversal pattern that signals a sharp change in market sentiment from bullish to bearish. It is formed in Uptrend, where first candle is green bullish marubuzu and second red bearish Marubozu candle opens at a gap down and price starts falling form openingĀ point and keep falling entire day. Here’s how it forms:
- First Candlestick (Bullish Candle): The pattern begins with a strong bullish (green) candle, indicating that the market is in an uptrend and buyers are in control.
- Second Candlestick (Bearish Candle): The second candlestick is a strong bearish (red) candle that opens with a gap down, below the opening price of the first candle. This gap down creates a significant separation between the first and second candles, showing a dramatic shift in sentiment. The second candle typically closes lower, confirming the bearish reversal.
Key Points:
- The gap between the first and second candles is crucial. It indicates that sellers have taken over with strong momentum, catching buyers off guard.
- There should be no overlap between the first and second candles, making the gap down very distinct.
Interpretation: The Bearish Kicker is considered one of the most reliable and forceful reversal patterns, often indicating a significant bearish trend reversal. It suggests that the market sentiment has drastically shifted, and a strong downtrend could follow.
This pattern is particularly useful for traders looking to identify key reversal points in an uptrend.