hammer candlestick

The Hammer Candlestick Trading Strategy Guide

November 3, 2026 by blusky

According to most textbooks: Whenever you spot a Hammer candlestick pattern, you should go long because the market is about to reverse higher. And that’s what you do. But the next thing you know… The price immediately reverses and you get stopped out for a loss. And you wonder to yourself: “Wait a minute, isn’t […]

Hammer Candlestick Pattern (How to Trade + Examples)

October 29, 2026 by blusky

Hammer candlesticks are a popular reversal pattern formation found at the bottom of downtrends. They consist of small to medium-sized lower shadows, a real body, and little to no upper wick. This shows a hammering out of a base and a reversal setup. These candles are typically green or white on stock charts. Look for […]