Étoile du soir Complete Guide

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What is Étoile du soir?

L'Étoile du Soir est une figure en chandelier avec une tendance baissière. Elle nécessite au moins 3 barres pour se former. Cette figure est largement reconnue en analyse technique et peut être observée sur tous les marchés et horizons temporels.

Étoile du soir pattern illustration

Identification Rules

  1. The first candle must be a long white (bullish) candle appearing within an established uptrend.
  2. The second candle must have a small real body (a star), and its body should gap above the first candle's body.
  3. The third candle must be a black (bearish) candle that closes at least halfway into the first candle's real body.
  4. Les corps de la première et de la deuxième bougie ne doivent pas se chevaucher, bien que les ombres le puissent.

Historical Win Rate Statistics

US

Total Occurrences149
T+5 Win Rate49.0%
T+20 Win Rate62.3%
T+20 Avg Return72.60%

Recent Cases

SymbolDateT+20 Return
MSFT2026-03-18-4.98%
AAPL2026-03-12-0.05%
NVDA2026-03-12-4.04%
AAPL2026-03-04-4.14%
AAPL2026-02-190.09%
MSFT2026-01-29-7.82%
AAPL2026-01-157.08%
NVDA2026-01-14-1.53%
MSFT2026-01-13-10.05%
AMZN2026-01-130.15%

References

  • Thomas N. Bulkowski (2005). Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns.
  • Steve Nison (2001). Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques.

FAQ

How reliable is the Evening Star according to Bulkowski's data?

It is very reliable with a 72% theoretical reversal rate and ranks 4th out of 103 patterns for overall performance.

Does the color of the middle 'star' candle matter?

The color is less important than the small size of the body, but a bearish (red/black) star is slightly more potent.

Is a gap between the second and third candle required?

While a gap between the first and second bodies is essential, a gap between the second and third is rare and not strictly required for the pattern.

What role does volume play in this pattern?

Higher volume on the third (bearish) candle compared to the first two candles significantly increases the probability of a reversal.

Where should a stop-loss be placed when trading this pattern?

A standard stop-loss is placed just above the highest point of the second candle (the star).

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Reviewed by KlineVision Research Team, CFA Charterholder, 10+ years quantitative research· 23 avr. 2026

Parts of this page (FAQ, introductions) are AI-assisted. Core data and statistics are algorithmically computed. All pattern definitions are human-reviewed.

Data source: EODHD · Last updated: 23 avr. 2026

Avertissement : Cette page est basée sur des données de marché publiques et une analyse technique algorithmique. Elle ne constitue pas un conseil en investissement.

Data source: EODHD · © 2026 KlineVision AI