A bearish engulfing pattern is a reversal candlestick formation that appears after an uptrend, signaling a potential shift from bullish to bearish momentum. It consists of a small bullish candle followed by a larger bearish candle that completely engulfs the previous candle’s body, showing strong selling pressure. This pattern indicates that sellers have overpowered buyers and may start controlling price direction. Its reliability increases when it forms near resistance levels, trendlines, or after a strong rally, especially if supported by higher volume or other technical confirmations.