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Bearish Belt Hold candlestick pattern

1-candle patternPossible bearish signal

Bearish Belt Hold candlestick pattern

A long red candle that opens at its high after a rise. Sellers took control from the open.

1Price risingThe pattern
After a price advanceClose above openClose below open

Illustrative candles, not a live chart. Each candle covers one chart interval.

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What to check next

The next candle staying below the midpoint adds bearish confirmation.

Common mistake

In a strong uptrend one red candle is often just a pause. Check for resistance nearby.

Definition reference: CMC Markets · Candlestick patterns

Educational example, not a trade recommendation. Patterns can fail. Check the wider trend, support and resistance; practise on demo rather than assuming the next trade will win.

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