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Bearish Harami Cross
bearish
Definition
A big green candle, then a DOJI inside its body after an uptrend.
Psychology
A tiny cross inside a big green body: buying pressure just stalled.
Real-life analogy
💡 The party's music stops mid-song — everyone freezes.
Confirmation
A close below the doji's low.
Invalidation
A close above the mother candle's high.
Historical behaviour
More reliable at resistance confluence.
Illustrative success rate
~55-65% with confirmation · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Shorting strong trends on the doji alone
- • Ignoring where it forms
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Bearish Harami Cross generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Bearish Harami Cross?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Bearish Harami Cross?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.