What is the Inverted Hammer pattern?

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

Is the Inverted Hammer pattern bullish or bearish?

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

How reliable is the Inverted Hammer pattern?

TradingPatterns.io tracks the historical win rate of every Inverted 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 Inverted Hammer pattern?

Wait for the Inverted 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 Inverted Hammer patterns?

The Inverted 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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Inverted Hammer

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

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Win Rates

Timeframe	Win rate	Sample	Won / Lost	Avg return	Expectancy
15m1Y	25.9%	216	56 / 160	—	—
1d1Y	38.0%	5,682	2,160 / 3,522	—	—
1h1Y	35.9%	8,209	2,944 / 5,265	—	—
1w1Y	40.3%	2,216	892 / 1,324	—	—
30m1Y	32.3%	282	91 / 191	—	—
4h1Y	38.0%	5,222	1,986 / 3,236	—	—
5m1Y	23.5%	119	28 / 91	—	—

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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.