Momentum
Intermediate
52% reliable · Bulkowski
Belt Hold (Bearish) Pattern
A single-candle bearish pattern that opens at its high (no upper shadow) and closes near its low with a long body. The bearish counterpart of the Bullish Belt Hold. It signals strong selling from the open in an uptrend context.
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What's in the Belt Hold (Bearish) lesson
- ▸Annotated chart with the Belt Hold (Bearish) highlighted across the context candles.
- ▸Numbered identification rules covering body, shadows, color and position in trend.
- ▸The psychology of the formation: why buyers or sellers create this exact shape.
- ▸Practical tip on what to wait for before treating the pattern as a tradeable signal.
- ▸Quiz questions with explained answers, including this exact pattern.
Quick answers
Is the Belt Hold (Bearish) pattern reliable?
The Belt Hold (Bearish) has a 52% reliability rate per Bulkowski's encyclopedia, a statistical baseline. Confirmation candles and volume strengthen the read. The Candle Trader app has the full formation rules and a quiz.
What timeframes does the Belt Hold (Bearish) work on?
Candlestick patterns work on any timeframe, from scalping (M1-M5) through day trading (M15-H1) to swing trading (H4-W1) and long-term investing. The shorter the timeframe, the more false signals. Always check higher timeframes for context.