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The Inverted Hammer: A Long Upper Wick Inside a Decline

The inverted hammer appears after a decline and looks identical to a shooting star. Learn why it reads as bullish, why confirmation is mandatory, and how it gets misread.

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The Shooting Star: What a Long Upper Wick Is Telling You

The shooting star is a single candle with a long upper wick that appears after an advance. Learn the criteria, how it relates to the inverted hammer, and why location beats shape.

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