The Bearish Kicker (Bearish Kicker) is one of the strongest reversal patterns: a bullish marubozu candle (no shadows) followed by a sharp bearish opening gap and then a bearish marubozu, with no overlap between the two bodies. It reflects a radical flip in sentiment, often caused by sudden negative news or an event.
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PATTERN ID
SignalBearish ▼
Reliability★★★★★
Win Rate69%
Expected move−5–13%
TimeframeDaily
ConfirmationSelf-confirming
The short answer
What is a Bearish Kicker candle?
The Bearish Kicker (Bearish Kicker) is one of the strongest reversal patterns: a bullish marubozu candle (no shadows) followed by a sharp bearish opening gap and then a bearish marubozu, with no overlap between the two bodies. It reflects a radical flip in sentiment, often caused by sudden negative news or an event.
How to spot a Bearish Kicker candle
First candle: a bullish marubozu (full body, almost no shadows). A clear bearish opening gap between the two candles, with no overlap. Second candle: a bearish marubozu opening below the first candle's open.
Is a Bearish Kicker candle a bullish or bearish signal?
A bearish reversal pattern made of two candles. Confirmation: self-confirming. Reference success rate: 69%. See it on live daily candles for any symbol in the members' technical terminal. Open the technical terminal →
Pattern illustration
Rising marubozu ← a gap down ← falling marubozu with no overlap
How to identify the pattern
Step-by-step checks
First candle: bullish marubozu (full body, almost no shadows)
A clear bearish opening gap between the two candles, with no overlap
Second candle: bearish marubozu that opens below the first candle's open
The gap level is not filled. If it is filled, the signal weakens
Trading psychology
The power struggle between buyers and sellers
An instant, complete flip in consensus: those who bought yesterday are selling today with a gap down. No shadows and no overlap show total conviction in the new direction, often in response to a major negative surprise. One of the few self-confirming patterns.
Outlook and confirmation
Entry conditions and expected price move
Self-confirming, no extra candle needed
A very strong momentum reversal pattern, ~69%. Expect a 5–13% pullback. No confirmation needed, but beware of late entries after a big gap; wait for a slight bounce toward the edge of the gap.
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