Bearish Kicker candlestick pattern

2-candle patternPossible bearish signal

Bearish Kicker candlestick pattern

A green candle, then a red candle that gaps down below it. Buyers got kicked out.

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

Staying below the gap keeps the signal valid.

Common mistake

Without a true gap it is just two candles of different colours.

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 Kicker candlestick pattern