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Piercing Pattern
bullish
Definition
Bearish candle, then a bullish candle that closes above the prior candle's midpoint.
Psychology
After a down day, buyers came back strong and recovered more than half of it.
Real-life analogy
💡 Buyers punch back through more than half of yesterday's losses.
Confirmation
Bullish follow-through above the piercing candle.
Invalidation
Close back below the bearish candle's low.
Historical behaviour
Reliable near support after a downtrend.
Illustrative success rate
~55-60% when confirmed · Medium reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Confusing a shallow close with a true piercing (needs >50%)
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Piercing Pattern generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Piercing Pattern?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Piercing Pattern?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.