What is the Hammer pattern?

Small body at upper end with lower shadow ≥ 2x body. Bullish reversal after downtrend.

Is the Hammer pattern bullish or bearish?

The Hammer is classified as a bullish candlestick pattern. It typically signals a potential upward price movement.

How reliable is the Hammer pattern?

TradingPatterns.io tracks the historical win rate of every Hammer detection across multiple timeframes. Visit the pattern page to see current win rates and confidence scores based on real market data.

How do I trade the Hammer pattern?

Wait for the Hammer pattern to be confirmed with a breakout above resistance (bullish) or below support (bearish). Use the measured move technique to set price targets, and place a stop loss on the opposite side of the pattern. Volume confirmation increases reliability.

Which plan do I need to detect Hammer patterns?

The Hammer pattern is available on the Pro plan. TradingPatterns.io offers 3 free pattern detectors, 46 on Pro ($39/mo), and all 78 on Premium ($59/mo).

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Hammer

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Small body at upper end with lower shadow ≥ 2x body.

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Win Rates

Timeframe	Win rate	Sample	Won / Lost	Avg return	Expectancy
15m1Y	42.9%	154	66 / 88	—	—
1d1Y	44.2%	5,016	2,215 / 2,801	—	—
1h1Y	43.8%	6,775	2,967 / 3,808	—	—
1w1Y	49.4%	1,846	911 / 935	—	—
30m1Y	49.6%	230	114 / 116	—	—
4h1Y	44.4%	4,575	2,030 / 2,545	—	—
5m1Y	57.6%	85	49 / 36	—	—

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Not financial advice. Pattern detections are algorithmic and for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always do your own research before trading.