3-candle pattern · bearish bias
Three Black Crows candlestick pattern
Three black crows are three consecutive long red candles, each opening within the prior body and closing near its low. It shows steady, sustained selling.
How to identify it
- Three long red candles in a row.
- Each opens inside the previous body.
- Each closes near its low.
Where it matters: Most meaningful after an advance.
What it means
A strong shift towards sellers.
What confirms it
Failure to recover the second candle's close on any bounce.
What invalidates it
A close back above the first candle's open.
Common mistakes
- Selling after the third candle when price is far from any resistance to measure against.
Frequently asked questions
Is three black crows bearish?
Yes. It shows sustained selling, most notably after an advance.
Does it guarantee further decline?
No. After three strong candles a pause or bounce is common.
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