Glossary / Candlesticks

Inverted hammer

An educational concept. Not a signal, not a strategy, and not a trade Josh has taken.

A row of sculptural candlesticks: solid teal up candles and translucent red down candles, with wicks and no prices.
Illustration of the idea, not a market chart and not a result.

A candle after a decline with a small body near the low and a long upper wick. Buyers tried to push higher but could not hold it.

How traders use it: Considered a weak bullish reversal hint that needs strong confirmation, such as the next candle closing above its body.

Common mistake: Treating it as strong as a hammer; it is generally treated as less reliable.

Related: Shooting star · Hammer

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