Marteau inversé Complete Guide
What is Marteau inversé?
The Inverted Hammer is a single-candle bullish reversal pattern that appears at the bottom of a downtrend. Visually, it is characterized by a small real body—either green (bullish) or red (bearish)—located at the lower end of the price range, with a long upper shadow and little to no lower shadow. According to Steve Nison, the pioneer of Japanese candlestick charting, the upper shadow should be at least twice the height of the real body to be valid. The formation represents a period where bears initially controlled the trend, but bulls staged a significant intra-day rally. Although the price retraced to close near the lows, the spike in price indicates that buying pressure is beginning to test the resolve of the sellers. From a technical perspective, Thomas Bulkowski’s research in the 'Encyclopedia of Candlestick Charts' indicates that the Inverted Hammer acts as a bullish reversal 60% of the time in a bull market, though it ranks relatively low in overall performance compared to more complex patterns. Bulkowski notes that the pattern's reliability increases significantly when accompanied by high trading volume on the day of the hammer or a gap up on the following day. Crucially, this pattern requires confirmation. A single Inverted Hammer is not a buy signal on its own; traders look for the subsequent candle to close above the Inverted Hammer's body or for a gap up. Historically, the pattern has a 'break-even failure rate' of approximately 35% in bull markets. While it signals a potential floor, its high frequency means it often produces false signals in volatile markets. Therefore, it is best used in conjunction with oscillators like the RSI or at established support levels.
Identification Rules
- The candle must appear after a clear downward price trend.
- L'ombre supérieure doit être au moins deux fois plus longue que le corps réel.
- The real body is located at the lower end of the candle's range; the color is secondary but green is preferred.
- Il devrait y avoir peu ou pas d'ombre basse sous le corps réel.
Historical Win Rate Statistics
US
| Total Occurrences | 10 |
| T+5 Win Rate | 80.0% |
| T+20 Win Rate | 100.0% |
| T+20 Avg Return | 25.01% |
Recent Cases
| Symbol | Date | T+20 Return |
|---|---|---|
| AMZN | 2026-02-10 | 0.69% |
| ABCP | 2025-06-09 | 9.66% |
| ACDVF | 2025-06-05 | 6.94% |
| AACBR | 2025-06-04 | 10.08% |
| ACHR-WT | 2025-05-23 | 23.18% |
| ABPWW | 2025-05-22 | 60.00% |
| AAPG | 2025-05-16 | 23.49% |
| AAPG | 2025-05-15 | 25.43% |
| AAUGD | 2025-05-07 | 47.33% |
| AAUGF | 2025-05-07 | 47.33% |
References
- Thomas N. Bulkowski (2005). Encyclopedia of Chart Patterns.
- Steve Nison (2001). Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques.
FAQ
Does the color of the real body matter for an Inverted Hammer?
Bien que la configuration soit valide avec un corps rouge ou vert, un corps vert (haussier) est considéré comme plus puissant car il montre que les acheteurs ont été capables d'imposer une clôture plus haute. Les données de Bulkowski suggèrent que les corps verts ont un taux de réussite légèrement supérieur.
Quelle est la principale différence entre un marteau inversé et une étoile filante ?
They look identical, but their context differs. An Inverted Hammer occurs at the bottom of a downtrend and signals a bullish reversal, while a Shooting Star occurs at the top of an uptrend and signals a bearish reversal.
Quel niveau de confirmation est nécessaire avant de prendre position ?
Les analystes techniques recommandent d'attendre la clôture de la prochaine bougie au-dessus du plus haut du Marteau Inversé. Selon les données historiques, attendre une confirmation réduit le taux d'échec de 35 % à des niveaux significativement inférieurs.
What does a very long upper shadow indicate?
A very long upper shadow indicates a massive intra-day rejection of lower prices. However, if it is excessively long, it may suggest that the overhead supply is still too heavy for a sustained reversal.
Le chandelier en marteau inversé est-il fiable dans toutes les capitalisations boursières ?
Elle a tendance à être plus fiable dans les actions à forte capitalisation et à volume élevé. Dans les penny stocks à faible liquidité, la longue ombre supérieure est souvent juste du bruit ou un "pump and dump" plutôt qu'un renversement de tendance structurel.
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