Kicking Bearish Complete Guide

What is Kicking Bearish?

The Bearish Kicking pattern is a rare but exceptionally potent two-candle formation that signals a violent shift in market sentiment. It begins with a White Marubozu, a long bullish candle with little to no shadows, indicating that buyers are in complete control. However, the market sentiment 'kicks' in the opposite direction during the next session. The second candle is a Black Marubozu that opens with a significant gap down—specifically, the opening price of the second candle is below the opening price of the first candle. This sudden reversal leaves anyone who bought during the first candle immediately in a losing position. According to Thomas Bulkowski’s 'Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts,' the Bearish Kicking pattern is one of the most reliable indicators in technical analysis, often boasting a theoretical performance that ranks it among the top bearish signals, though its practical frequency is extremely low. Steve Nison, who introduced Japanese candlesticks to the West, emphasizes that the gap is the most critical component, representing a total collapse in bullish conviction. From a volume perspective, a surge in selling pressure on the second day confirms the validity of the 'kick.' While it can appear in any trend, it is most effective as a bearish continuation signal in a downtrend or a sharp reversal at a peak. Traders should look for the lack of shadows on both candles to confirm the purity of the Marubozu components, as this reflects the absolute dominance of one side during each respective session.

Identification Rules

1. The first candle must be a White Marubozu (long bullish body with no or very short shadows).
2. 두 번째 캔들은 검은 마루보즈(그림자가 없거나 매우 짧은 긴 음봉 몸통)여야 합니다.
3. 두 캔들 시초가 사이에 하락 갭이 존재해야 합니다.
4. 두 번째 캔들의 시가는 첫 번째 캔들의 시가와 같거나 낮아야 합니다.

References

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

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