Technical Analysis · Bearish Reversal
Marubozu (Bearish)
A Bearish Marubozu is a single candle with a long body and no wicks at all — the open equals the high and the close equals the low — showing sellers in full control from the opening bell to the close.
Bullish candle
Bearish candle
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Category
Strong Bearish Momentum
Signal
Sell
Reliability
★★★★★
Candles Involved
1
What does it signal?
Uninterrupted selling pressure for the entire session — a strong bearish momentum signal that can mark a reversal after an uptrend or a continuation signal mid-downtrend.
How to identify a Marubozu (Bearish)
- No upper or lower wick (or an extremely minimal one).
- Long real body relative to recent candles.
- Open at the session high, close at the session low.
How to trade a Marubozu (Bearish)
- Often used as a breakdown or momentum-entry signal, sometimes with entry on the following candle's pullback.
- Because it shows no rejection at all, some traders wait for the next candle to avoid chasing an overextended move.
Educational only — not financial advice. Combine any candlestick pattern with broader market context, risk management, and your own trading plan.
FAQ
Common questions
Both, depending on context — after an uptrend it signals a potential reversal; within an existing downtrend it signals strong continuation.
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