The Bearish Harami Cross (Bearish Harami Cross) is a stronger version of the Bearish Harami: the second candle is a doji whose body sits entirely inside the body of the large first bullish candle. A doji inside the body shows buying momentum stopping suddenly and sharp indecision at the top.
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PATTERN ID
SignalBearish ▼
Reliability★★★★☆
Win Rate59%
Expected move−3–7%
TimeframeDaily
ConfirmationRequired
The short answer
What is a Bearish Harami Cross candle?
The Bearish Harami Cross (Bearish Harami Cross) is a stronger version of the Bearish Harami: the second candle is a doji whose body sits entirely inside the body of the large first bullish candle. A doji inside the body shows buying momentum stopping suddenly and sharp indecision at the top.
How do you spot a Bearish Harami Cross candle?
First candle: a large bullish candle within an uptrend. Second candle: a doji whose body sits entirely inside the first body. A bearish opening gap from the first close strengthens the pattern.
Is the Bearish Harami Cross candle bullish or bearish?
A bearish reversal pattern made of two candles. Confirmation: required. Its reference success rate is 59%. You can see it on live daily candles for any symbol in the members' technical terminal. Open the technical terminal →
Pattern illustration
A large bullish body that fully contains a small doji
How to identify the pattern
Step-by-step checks
First candle: a large bullish candle within an uptrend
Second candle: a doji whose body sits entirely inside the first body
A bearish opening gap from the first close strengthens the pattern
Confirmation by a following bearish candle is preferred
Trading psychology
The power struggle between buyers and sellers
After strong buying, buyers fail to push price to a new high, and the market closes about where it opened. This sudden stall inside the large candle's body exposes exhausted upward momentum, a moment of hesitation that often comes before a drop.
Outlook and confirmation
Entry conditions and expected price move
Needs confirmation in the next session
An early reversal warning that needs confirmation. Expect a 3–7% pullback over 5–10 days after confirmation. Stronger at resistance levels.
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