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Shooting Star

Bearish Candlestick Pattern

Tobi Frenzen
Author
Tobi Frenzen
Published
October 28, 2024
Author
Tobi Frenzen
Published
Oct 28, 2024
Shooting Star Candlestick Pattern
Shooting Star - Bearish Single Candlestick Pattern

Pattern Details

Shooting Star

Bias

Bearish

Type

Single Candlestick Pattern

Description

Small body with a long upper wick at the top of an uptrend.

Meaning

Indicating rejection of higher prices. Signals a potential bearish reversal if followed by selling pressure.

What is the Shooting Star pattern?

The Shooting Star appears at the top of an uptrend with a small body and long upper wick, indicating a potential bearish reversal. Buyers initially drove prices higher, but sellers took over, bringing prices back down near the open. This shift suggests that buyers may be losing control, and a reversal could be imminent.

Interpreting the Shooting Star gives traders valuable insights into moments when optimism begins to fade, providing clues about a potential trend shift. If you’re interested in refining your ability to spot such patterns, The Chart Guys offer resources that dive deeper into understanding and trading with candlestick patterns like the Shooting Star.

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