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Bullish Harami candlestick pattern
A bullish harami is a large red candle followed by a small candle whose body sits inside the red body. It shows the selling has paused.
How to identify it
- A large red candle after a decline.
- A small candle (often green) whose body is inside the red body.
Where it matters: Appears after a decline, near a low.
What it means
Momentum slowing. It is a weaker signal than an engulfing pattern.
What confirms it
A close above the first candle's open, which is the basis of the three inside up pattern.
What invalidates it
A close below the first candle's low.
Common mistakes
- Treating a harami as a full reversal on its own.
Frequently asked questions
What does harami mean?
It is a Japanese word for 'pregnant', describing the small candle inside the large one.
Is a bullish harami strong?
It is a mild signal of slowing momentum and needs confirmation.
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