Three Black Crows Pattern
Three consecutive long bearish candles with small wicks, each closing lower than the previous, signaling strong bearish momentum.
Quick Answer
Three consecutive long bearish candles with small wicks, each closing lower than the previous, signaling strong bearish momentum.
What Is the Three Black Crows Pattern?
The Three Black Crows is the bearish counterpart to Three White Soldiers. It consists of three consecutive long bearish candles that open within the previous candle's body and close near the low. Each candle makes a lower low and lower close. This pattern signals strong selling pressure and often appears at the end of an uptrend.
How the Three Black Crows Forms
- 1Three consecutive bearish candles
- 2Each opens within prior candle body
- 3Each closes near its low
- 4Each makes progressively lower lows
How to Confirm the Pattern
Best Timeframes for Three Black Crows
How to Trade the Three Black Crows
- →Confirm bearish reversal
- →Identify strong sell momentum
- →Hold short positions with confidence
- →Target support levels below
Common Mistakes to Avoid
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