A hanging man is a one day bearish candlestick pattern that forms at the end of an uptrend. It is created when there is a significant sell-off near the market open, but buyers are able to push this stock back up so that it closes at or near the opening price.Generally, the large sell-off is seen as an early indication that the bulls may be losing control and demand for the asset is waning. If this pattern is found at the end of a downtrend, it is known as a Hammer.

Last Updated: 22 May 2025, 12:11 a.m. (IST)