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Bullish Harami pattern

A Bullish Harami is a two-candle reversal where a small green candle forms inside the body of the prior large red candle. It shows selling momentum stalling and is an early hint that a downtrend may be turning.

Historical performance

Bullish Harami historical win-rate

Follow-through rate — how often price moved in the predicted direction within each window — across 13,458 historical occurrences on 20+ exchanges. Computed June 2026.

Bullish Harami: historical follow-through win-rate by horizon (n = 13,458).
HorizonHistorical win-rate
1 hour33%
4 hours33%
24 hours34%
7 days32%
Sample size13,458 occurrences

This is a historical follow-through rate, not a trade simulation, and does not guarantee future results. See methodology →

How the bullish harami pattern forms

After a decline, a long red candle is followed by a small green candle entirely contained within the first candle’s body. The contraction in range signals indecision after strong selling.

How traders use the bullish harami pattern

Because it is an early signal, traders usually wait for follow-through (a close above the first candle’s open) before entering long, with a stop below the recent low.

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FAQ

Bullish Harami — common questions

Is a bullish harami a reversal pattern?

Yes — it is an early bullish reversal signal showing downside momentum fading. It is weaker than an engulfing pattern and benefits from confirmation on the following candle.

What does harami mean?

“Harami” is Japanese for “pregnant” — the small inside candle resembles a body carried within the larger prior candle.

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