Evening Star candlestick pattern

3-candle patternPossible bearish signal

Evening Star candlestick pattern

Big green, small pause, big red. A three-candle top — the opposite of the morning star.

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

The third candle is the confirmation. Check resistance and follow-through.

Common mistake

A weak third candle that barely dips is not enough.

Definition reference: Investopedia

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.

Evening Star candlestick pattern