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Definition
Bearish Candle
A bearish candle closes lower than it opens. It shows sellers were stronger than buyers.
Quick take
Closes lower than it opens — sellers won.
Keep this in mind every time you see bearish candle on the chart — context is everything.
Did You Know?
Bearish engulfing candles at resistance are one of the highest-probability short entries in technical analysis.
Common Beginner Mistake
Shorting a single red candle in a strong uptrend and getting steamrolled by the next bounce.