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Thrusting Pattern
bearish
Definition
The green candle thrusts into the red body but CLOSES BELOW its midpoint — close, no cigar.
Psychology
A real bounce attempt — but it died before winning half the ground back.
Real-life analogy
💡 Storming the castle and stopping halfway up the wall.
Confirmation
Break of the pattern's low.
Invalidation
A later close above the red candle's midpoint.
Historical behaviour
The midpoint is the exact dividing line vs the piercing pattern.
Illustrative success rate
~55% continuation · Low reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Calling every partial bounce a piercing
- • Forgetting it flips meaning after extended falls
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Thrusting Pattern generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Thrusting Pattern?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Thrusting Pattern?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.