Hammer

A hammer is a candlestick with a small body near the high and a long lower wick, often watched as potential bullish rejection after a decline.

What Is Hammer?

A hammer is a candlestick with a small body near the high and a long lower wick, often watched as potential bullish rejection after a decline.

Confirmation usually means follow-through higher. Hammers mid-range are weaker than hammers at support.

Why Hammer Matters

  • Why traders care: Potential buying-pressure clue after selling.
  • Playbook fit: Best with structure, volume, and risk rules.
  • Alert fit: Clear levels or thresholds become Phalerta notifications.

How Traders Use Hammer

Prefer a lower wick meaningfully longer than the body at mapped support.

Example: Hammer in Practice

A hammer forms on 4h support; the trader alerts on a break above the hammer high.

Pro Tip

Let alerts handle confirmation while you stay off the chart.

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Frequently asked questions

What is Hammer?

A hammer is a candlestick with a small body near the high and a long lower wick, often watched as potential bullish rejection after a decline.

Is every long lower wick a hammer?

Hammer guidelines also care about body location and context.

Can Phalerta help?

Yes — set price or indicator alerts and get notified on Telegram, Discord, Email, or the app.

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