Bearish Hammer with EMA High-Low Band - Rule Based Entry 🔹 Intro / Overview
The Bearish Hammer candlestick is a signal of potential downside reversal.
It forms when buyers push price higher, but sellers regain control and close the candle near its low.
When combined with EMA High–Low Band confirmation, it creates a disciplined setup to identify short trade opportunities with clear rules.
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📖 How to Use
✅ Validation → A valid signal occurs when the close price is below the low of the Bearish Hammer.
❌ Invalidation → If the close price crosses above the high of the Bearish Hammer, the signal is invalid. (Before validation )
EMA Band Confirmation:
- The Bearish Hammer must be above the EMA High–Low Band.
- The EMA High-Low band should not touch the Bearish Hammer.
- This ensures the setup aligns with bearish conditions.
✅ Bearish Hammar High must be swing high
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🎯 Trading Plan
Entry → Enter short when the close price is below the Hammer’s low (validation line).
Stop-Loss (SL) → The high of the Bearish Hammer candle(Swing High)
Target (TP):
- First Target → 1R (equal to the risk defined by Entry–SL distance).
- Remaining Lots → Trail using ATR, Fibonacci levels, Box Trailing, or structure-based stops.
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📊 Chart Explanation
- The Bearish Hammer shows rejection of higher prices, with a small body near the low and a long upper shadow.
- The EMA High–Low Band sits below the candle, and the Hammer forms above the band (no touch), confirming the setup.
- Validation occurs when the next close is below the Hammer’s low.
- Invalidation occurs if price closes above the Hammer’s high(before Validation)
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👀 Observation
Bearish Hammer Behavior → Most effective after an uptrend or at resistance zones.
EMA Role → Ensures trade alignment with broader market bias.
Risk Management → SL above Hammer high, TP at least 1:1, with trailing options for extended downside moves.
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❗ Why It Matters?
- Shows buyers losing strength.
- Sellers step back in and dominate.
- EMA Band ensures cleaner filtering of weak signals.
- Provides a strict framework for entry, SL, and targets.
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🎯 Conclusion
The Bearish Hammer, combined with EMA High–Low Band confirmation, creates a structured short setup.
Using strict validation, devalidation, and risk management, traders can filter false signals and ride potential bearish moves with confidence.
🔥 Patterns don’t predict. Rules protect.
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⚠️ Disclaimer
For educational purposes only · Not SEBI registered · Not a buy/sell recommendation · Not financial advice — purely a learning resource.
