The hanging man is a bearish candle formation that forms at the top of an uptrend. It begins with a strong sell off at the open but ends up closing near the open. It suggests price action may decline in the near future.
NOTE:
This is only a valid formation when at a key level of resistance. The hanging man can be both a positive or negative candle it just needs to close near the open with little to no wick.
TRIGGER:
I don't often use this formation for a trigger into a trade but rather for confirming a bearish reversal.
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