Bearish Counterattack candlestick pattern

2-candle patternPossible bearish signal

Bearish Counterattack candlestick pattern

A big green candle, then a red candle that opens higher but closes at the same price. Sellers struck back.

After a price advanceClose above openClose below open

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

Spot it in 3 steps

What to check next

A next candle closing lower confirms it.

Common mistake

Weaker than dark cloud cover — the red candle doesn’t get into the green body.

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.

Bearish Counterattack candlestick pattern