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A 'Hanging Man' candle appears at the top of a sustained bullish trend.

Why is its long lower wick interpreted as a sign of weakness rather than strength?

  1. It indicates that significant selling pressure appeared for the first time, making the market vulnerable despite the recovery.
  2. The long lower wick confirms that insiders are still aggressively buying at every dip.
  3. It shows that the market is 'oversold' and ready for a final markup surge.
  4. It is an anomaly because wicks are only allowed at the bottom of trends.

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