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Bullish Counterattack candlestick pattern

2-candle patternPossible bullish signal

Bullish Counterattack candlestick pattern

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

12Price fallingThe pattern
After a price declineClose above openClose below open

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

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What to check next

A next candle closing higher confirms the counterattack.

Common mistake

Weaker than a piercing line — the green candle doesn’t get into the red 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.

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