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Downside Tasuki Gap
bearish
Definition
Red, gap down, red — then a green pokes into the gap and fails to close it.
Psychology
The bounce tried to repair the gap and couldn't — sellers still in charge.
Real-life analogy
💡 Climbers try to scale back up the crevasse — and slide back in.
Confirmation
A red close below the green candle's low.
Invalidation
A full gap fill voids it.
Historical behaviour
Common in earnings-driven downtrends.
Illustrative success rate
~55-60% continuation · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Buying the gap-fill attempt
- • Confusing it with a morning star setup
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Downside Tasuki Gap generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Downside Tasuki Gap?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Downside Tasuki Gap?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.