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Evening Star

A three-candle bearish reversal pattern at resistance

An evening star is a three-candle pattern: (1) large bullish candle, (2) small-bodied candle showing indecision, (3) large bearish candle. It signals the end of an uptrend and potential reversal down.

How to Recognize

  • Three-candle formation at resistance
  • First candle: large bullish
  • Second candle: small body (star)
  • Third candle: large bearish closing into first candle

How to Avoid

  • Must appear at resistance after advance
  • Third candle should close below midpoint of first
  • Gap between candles adds strength
  • Volume should increase on third candle