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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

  1. 1Three consecutive bearish candles
  2. 2Each opens within prior candle body
  3. 3Each closes near its low
  4. 4Each makes progressively lower lows

How to Confirm the Pattern

Small or no lower shadows
Consistent candle sizes
Volume supports the move
Appears after uptrend

Best Timeframes for Three Black Crows

4HDailyWeekly

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

Shorting after extended move
Ignoring oversold conditions
Not taking partial profits
Ignoring support levels below

Detect Three Black Crows Automatically

VaultCharts automatically detects Three Black Crows patterns on your charts. No manual analysis needed - the pattern is highlighted with entry zones and targets.

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