Three Black Crows
Also known as: Three Black Crows Pattern
Three consecutive large red candles with lower closes. A clear sign of a seller takeover.
What it looks like
Each candle opens within the previous body and closes near its low – little lower wick, steady downward pressure.
What it means
Sustained, broad selling pressure over three periods. Especially meaningful after an uptrend or at a top.
How it is traded
Short entry after confirmation; stop above the high of the first crow candle. Note: after three large candles the market is often short-term oversold.
Where & when – and the limits
Strong, but late entries risk a bounce. The bullish counterpart is the Three White Soldiers.
Related patterns
Education, not investment advice. Candlestick patterns are hints, not guarantees – they need confirmation and context (trend, levels, volume). Always manage risk with stop-loss and position size.
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