Three Black Crows
Three black crows is a strong bearish reversal pattern consisting of three consecutive long-bodied bearish candles. Each candle opens within the previous candle's body and closes at a new low, showing strong sustained selling.
Formation
- 1.Three consecutive bearish (red) candles
- 2.Each candle has a long body with small wicks
- 3.Each opens within the previous candle's body
- 4.Each closes at or near its low
Psychology
This pattern shows strong, sustained selling pressure over three sessions. Sellers are in complete control, and buyers are unable to push prices up. It often signals the start of a significant downtrend.
Trading Tips
- ✓Wait for the pattern to complete (all three candles)
- ✓Watch for bounce if candles are extremely long
- ✓Volume should increase across the three candles
- ✓Be cautious of oversold conditions after the pattern
Confirmation Signals
- →Steady or increasing volume across all three candles
- →Small lower wicks showing selling into closes
- →Following candle holds below the third candle's midpoint
- →Pattern breaks below recent support
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Common questions about this pattern
Three black crows indicate strong bearish momentum and potential trend reversal. The consistent selling over three sessions shows conviction and often marks the beginning of a downtrend.
Three black crows is most reliable after an extended uptrend, especially at resistance levels. The pattern shows that sellers have overwhelmed buyers and are likely to continue pressing lower.
Enter short after the third candle closes. Place stop-loss above the first candle's high. Target previous support levels. Watch volume - declining volume weakens the signal.