Hanging Man

The Hanging Man is a candlestick patterns indicator used in Skyrexio Strategy Builder for pattern recognition and reversal/continuation signals.

Introduction

The Hanging Man is a bearish reversal candlestick pattern that signals potential SHORT opportunities or LONG position exits. This single-candle pattern features a small body at the upper end and a long lower shadow, but appears at the top of uptrends, indicating that sellers tested lower levels and buying pressure may be weakening.

How Hanging Man Works

Hanging Man is a single-candle bearish reversal pattern with specific characteristics:

• Small body - The real body is small relative to the entire candle • Long lower shadow - Lower shadow is at least twice the length of the body • Minimal upper shadow - Little to no upper shadow • Body position - Body appears at the upper end of the candle • Context matters - Most effective at resistance levels or after extended uptrends

Pattern Psychology: The pattern shows sellers tested lower levels during the session, but buyers pushed price back up near the open. However, the selling pressure at higher levels suggests potential uptrend exhaustion and possible reversal.

Key Characteristics

Attribute	Details
Category	Candlestick Patterns
Type	Bearish Reversal Signal
Primary Use	SHORT entries, LONG exits
Timeframe	All timeframes supported (1m to 1M)
Confirmation	Volume, resistance levels, trend context

Strategy Applications

🔴 SHORT STRATEGY (Primary Use)

Hanging Man is primarily a SHORT signal - enter short positions when the pattern appears at resistance levels.

Base Entry Order (SHORT)

Base Order Condition: Hanging Man Pattern Detected
First Condition: Hanging Man
Timeframe: 1H

Additional Confirmation:
First Condition: Volume
Timeframe: 1H  
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Simple Moving Average (20)
Timeframe: 1H

Additional Entry Orders (SHORT)

Additional Entry 1: Pattern confirmation with momentum
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 65

OR

Additional Entry 2: Breakdown below hanging man low
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

Take Profit Orders (SHORT)

Rule 1: Exit condition - Target reached at support level
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Exit condition - Oversold momentum warning
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 25

OR

Rule 3: Exit condition - Bullish reversal pattern detected
First Condition: Hammer
Timeframe: 1H

Stop Loss Orders (SHORT)

Rule 1: Stop loss - Pattern invalidated (price above hanging man high)
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Stop loss - Volume surge breaks bearish momentum
First Condition: Volume
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Simple Moving Average (20)
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 3: Stop loss - Bullish momentum confirmed
First Condition: MACD Line
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Cross Above
Second Condition: MACD Signal Line
Timeframe: 1H

🟢 LONG STRATEGY (Secondary Use)

Hanging Man can be used in LONG strategies as an exit signal or contra-trend bounce entry in extremely oversold conditions.

Counter-Trend Risk: Using Hanging Man for LONG entries is high-risk and should only be considered in extreme oversold conditions with very tight risk management.

Base Entry Order (LONG) - Contra-trend bounce

Base Order Condition: Hanging Man in oversold market
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 20

AND

First Condition: Hanging Man
Timeframe: 1H

Additional Entry Orders (LONG) - Not recommended

Additional entries not recommended for LONG strategy using Hanging Man. Use other bullish indicators like:

• Hammer

• Bullish Engulfing

• Morning Star

• Bullish divergence indicators

Take Profit Orders (LONG) - Exit existing positions

Rule 1: Exit condition - Hanging Man signals trend reversal
First Condition: Hanging Man
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Exit condition - Resistance level reached
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: High Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 3: Exit condition - Overbought momentum exhaustion
First Condition: RSI
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Value
Value: 75

Stop Loss Orders (LONG) - Protect existing positions

Rule 1: Stop loss - Hanging Man confirms downtrend
First Condition: Hanging Man
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 2: Stop loss - Support breakdown confirmed
First Condition: Close Price
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Less Than
Second Condition: Low Price
Timeframe: 1H

OR

Rule 3: Stop loss - Volume confirms breakdown
First Condition: Volume
Timeframe: 1H
Operator: Greater Than
Second Condition: Simple Moving Average (20)
Timeframe: 1H

Advanced Strategy Combinations

Multi-Timeframe Hanging Man (SHORT)

Setup

Higher Timeframe Confirmation:

• Daily: Hanging Man + RSI > 60

• 4H: Trend weakening (EMA(21) flattening)

• 1H: Hanging Man execution + Volume confirmation

Execution

Resistance Level Rejection (SHORT)

Setup Process:

1. Price approaches key resistance level

2. Hanging Man forms at resistance

3. Volume increases on hanging man candle

4. RSI shows bearish divergence

Execution:

• Base Order: Hanging Man at resistance

• Additional: Price confirms resistance hold

• Take Profit: Support levels, oversold conditions

• Stop Loss: Break above resistance with volume

Risk Management Guidelines

Position Sizing

Strategy Type	Position Size	Conditions
SHORT Strategy	Standard	Pattern appears at resistance
LONG Strategy	Reduced (25-50%)	Counter-trend plays only
High Volume	Increase confidence	Can use larger size
Low Volume	Reduce size	Wait for confirmation

Pattern Reliability Factors

High Reliability

✅ Appears at established resistance levels ✅ High volume on hanging man candle ✅ Follows extended uptrend ✅ Long lower shadow (2x+ body size) ✅ Small body at upper end

Low Reliability

Best Practices

For SHORT Strategies

1. Resistance context - Most effective at key resistance levels

2. Volume confirmation - Ensure higher volume on hanging man candle

3. Shadow length - Longer lower shadow indicates stronger selling interest

4. Follow-through - Confirm with next candle's bearish action

For LONG Strategies

1. Extreme oversold only - Only consider in deeply oversold conditions

2. Counter-trend risk - Use smaller position sizes

3. Quick profits - Take profits fast on any rally

4. Tight stops - Use very tight stop losses

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Wrong context - Trading hanging man in downtrends without resistance confirmation

• No volume - Ignoring volume confirmation for the pattern

• Body size - Accepting patterns with large bodies relative to shadows

• Wrong direction - Don't go LONG on Hanging Man without extreme conditions

Market Conditions Analysis

Market Type	SHORT Strategy Effectiveness	LONG Strategy Effectiveness
Uptrend	🟢 High (reversal signal)	🔴 Very Low (against trend)
Downtrend	🟡 Medium (continuation)	🔴 Low (counter-trend)
Ranging	🟢 High (at resistance)	🟡 Medium (at support only)
High Volatility	🟢 High (clear signals)	🔴 Low (whipsaws)
Low Volume	🔴 Low (wait for confirmation)	🔴 Very Low (avoid)

Related Patterns

Pattern	Relationship	Link
Hammer	Opposite context	Hammer
Bearish Engulfing	Similar bearish signal	Bearish Engulfing
Evening Star	Three-candle bearish	Evening Star
Gravestone Doji	Similar rejection pattern	Gravestone Doji

Conclusion

Hanging Man is primarily a SHORT signal indicating potential downward price movement when it appears at resistance levels. The pattern shows potential uptrend exhaustion and demonstrates selling interest at higher levels.

Key Takeaways

• PRIMARY USE: SHORT entries at resistance levels

• SECONDARY USE: LONG exits when holding positions

• TERTIARY USE: Counter-trend LONG entries (high risk, oversold only)

• ALWAYS: Confirm with Volume and resistance level context

Success with Hanging Man requires understanding its bearish nature and using it appropriately at resistance levels. The pattern's effectiveness increases significantly when combined with volume confirmation and proper market context.

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