Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern — what it is and how to read it

Bearish pattern Candlestick patterns

A hammer shape at the end of a rally: sellers pushed hard during the day. A close below the pattern low the next day completes the warning.

How to read it

A bearish structure is only a candidate until its trigger breaks down. StockFortuna draws the ▼ marker only on a red candle that closes below the trigger — a description, not a recommendation.

BIST 100 stocks where our scan detected it (last 30 trading days, 19 Oct 2026)

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FAQ

What is the Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern?

A hammer shape at the end of a rally: sellers pushed hard during the day. A close below the pattern low the next day completes the warning.

Is the Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern bullish or bearish?

It is a bearish (downside) pattern.

When is it marked on the chart?

Only when a red candle closes below the trigger; the ▼ marker describes what the chart did, it is not a recommendation.

Has it been backtested?

⚪ Not backtested (added 9 Sep 2026) — information on the chart only; it does not enter the buying system.

How can I see the Hanging Man Candlestick Pattern on a live chart?

Open StockFortuna → Markets → Chart Studio and pick it from the list; the pattern is detected automatically on real data.

Related

• Hammer
• Inverted Hammer
• Bullish Engulfing
• Bullish Harami
• Piercing Line
• Morning Star
• Three White Soldiers
• Bullish Marubozu
• Shooting Star
• Bearish Engulfing
• Bearish Harami
• Dark Cloud Cover

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