Advanced: Strategy Building & Market Context

Case Study: How This Candle Pattern Predicted a BTC Drop

πŸ•΅οΈβ€β™‚οΈ Introduction

Real examples teach best. Let’s analyze a historical BTC chart where a Bearish Engulfing candle accurately signaled a major drop.

πŸ“‰ The Setup

  • BTC was trading near resistance at $50,000
  • On the daily chart, a Bearish Engulfing candle formed, fully engulfing the previous bullish candle
  • RSI was showing overbought conditions (~75)
  • Volume spiked on the bearish candle, indicating selling pressure

🚨 What Happened Next?

  • Price dropped sharply over the next two weeks, losing 15%+
  • Traders who recognized the pattern and confirmed with RSI exited early or shorted
  • Those ignoring the signal faced losses

βœ… Lessons Learned

  • Bearish Engulfing near resistance is a strong reversal warning
  • Confirm with momentum indicators and volume
  • Always wait for candle close for confirmation