We’ve all been there , a huge candle smashes through a key level, you get hit with instant FOMO, click "Enter," and the market immediately reverses to hunt your stop loss. The issue usually isn't the pattern itself; it's entering on a weak breakout. ​The trick to avoiding these "fakeouts" comes down to one simple rule: look at where the candle actually closes relative to your key level. ​1. Bullish Breakouts: Is it real or a trap? ​Weak Breakout (DO NOT ENTER): The top-left setup shows a big push, but 75% of the candle's body remains stuck below resistance, leaving only 25% above it. The follow-up candle hesitates. Buyers are already losing power, making a reversal highly likely. ​Strong Breakout (ENTER): The top-right setup shows 62%+ of the candle body closing cleanly above resistance, with the next candle holding firmly above the line. This confirms real buyer momentum and gives you the green light to go long. ​2. Bearish Breakouts: Spotting genuine selling pressure ​Weak Breakout (DO NOT ENTER): On the bottom-left, most of the candle body (75%) stays above support. It merely poked through the level rather than breaking it. Shorting here usually traps you right at the bottom. ​Strong Breakout (ENTER): On the bottom-right, the candle smashes through support, with 62%+ of its body closing below the line. The follow-up candle confirms sellers are in complete control—this is your signal to sell. ​The Quick Rule ​Before taking your next breakout trade, pause and ask: Did the candle actually close across the line with most of its body, or is it mostly stuck behind it? ​If more than half the candle body is still behind the key level, sit on your hands and wait for a proper close. It takes 10 seconds to check, but it will save you from countless fakeouts!