Introducing another posts type named " Watch This Candle", I will try to spot and explain the main important candlesticks patterns. I wish you like it. If you do please comment and agree so i continue... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Candlestick Pattern: Hammer Prior Trend: Down Implications/Use: Bullish reversal, Bullish correction, good for scalping
Introduction One of the most powerful tools in gauging shifts in market balances, the hammer candlestick pattern is one of the patterns I personally find extremely useful in the process of determining trend reversals.
Definition There are plenty of candlestick patterns; however the hammer is of the most illustrative. Hammer candles form when a security moves sharply lower after the open, but rebounds to close significantly above the low of the session.
The shape
The Hammer has a long lower shadow with a small body, the lower shadow should at least be double the size of the body, and the body can be green(up) or red(down), however through my experience I find the ones with green body more reliable.
The Hammer should be preceded by a clear downtrend or at least several down days. Note: breakouts below the low of the hammer usually lead to further bearish movement, and confirms bearish continuation. $$ It's strongly recommended to always use candlestick patterns in conjunction with other technical tools to increase the chances of success. For example, a hammer near a support level or the 50-days Simple Moving Average. Note: breakouts below the low of the hammer usually lead to further bearish movement, and confirms bearish continuation Guys, please check my new website thefxchannel.com/ , vote and subscribe , thank you...