😭😭 “I Buy → Market Drops… I Sell → Market Pumps!” Here’s How to Break the Curse

If it feels like the market is personally out to get you—relax, it’s not.

What’s really happening?

You’re probably buying into resistance and selling into support. In other words, you’re reacting to moves instead of anticipating them.

The fix: learn to spot trend reversals before they happen.

Here are 5 powerful candlestick patterns (4H timeframe) that can help you flip the script:

1️⃣ Engulfing Candle (Bullish/Bearish)

Bullish: Appears after a downtrend; one big green candle fully covers the previous candle → strong reversal up.

Bearish: Appears after an uptrend; one big red candle engulfs the previous candle → likely reversal down.

2️⃣ Morning Star / Evening Star

Morning Star: Downtrend → small candle (indecision) → strong bullish candle = potential BUY signal.

Evening Star: Uptrend → small candle → strong bearish candle = potential SELL signal .

3️⃣ Hammer & Inverted Hammer

Hammer: Small body with a long lower wick; appears after a downtrend → buyers are stepping in.

Inverted Hammer: Similar but with a long upper wick; can also signal a bullish reversal.

4️⃣ Shooting Star

Opposite of a hammer; small body with a long upper wick.

Appears at the top of an uptrend → warning sign of bearish reversal.

5️⃣ Doji (Indecision Candle)

Tiny body, almost equal open and close prices.

At the end of a trend, it shows market indecision—watch the next candle for confirmation.

How to Stop Buying High & Selling Low

✔ Wait for Confirmation: Don’t trade on the pattern alone—follow-through matters.

✔ Check Volume: Big reversals often come with a spike in volume.

✔ Use Support & Resistance: Never buy into resistance or sell into support.

✔ Be Patient: The best setups are the ones you wait for, not chase.

Next time you feel FOMO kicking in—pause.

Scan your 4H chart.

If the candlesticks and levels don’t align, skip the trade.

Trade the signals, not your emotions.