Reversal · Variable · Medium reliability
Hook Reversal Pattern Explained
A sharp move stalls, hooks back, and turns the other way at a swing extreme.
What it looks like
A sharp move in one direction followed by a hook-shaped pullback and continuation opposite — often seen at swing extremes.
Works best with trend and volume context.
Visual example
Illustrative geometry on ChartNox charts — not a live trade signal.
How to identify it
- Find a sharp move into a swing high or low.
- Look for a small pullback that curls back against the move, the hook.
- The read firms up when price continues away from the extreme.
When the read is wrong
Invalid if price pushes back through the extreme and carries on in the original direction.
Common mistakes
- Reading it in the middle of a range, where small hooks mean very little.
- Treating it as a stand-alone signal. It carries more weight at a level that already matters.
Questions and answers
Is a hook reversal bullish or bearish?
It can be either. At a swing high it leans bearish, and at a swing low it leans bullish.
What timeframe does it work on?
It can appear on any timeframe, but it usually describes a short-term turn. Check the larger trend as well.
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