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, plus 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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