Three Black Crows
Three consecutive large bearish candles each closing near their low — sustained selling pressure — a powerful downtrend initiation signal.
Three Black Crows is the bearish counterpart to Three White Soldiers. Three consecutive long bearish candles each open within the prior candle's body and close at or near the session low. Small or absent upper wicks confirm minimal recovery attempts.
After a sustained uptrend, Three Black Crows signals that sellers are in complete control over multiple sessions. The absence of meaningful bounces shows buyers have capitulated. Most reliable at a market top or major resistance zone, with increasing volume across the pattern.
Example
After an extended uptrend, a stock forms Three Black Crows at all-time highs. Each day opens inside the prior body and closes lower with no meaningful wick. Volume escalates. Longs exit; shorts initiate with stops above the first crow's high.
Related Terms
Bearish Engulfing
A large bearish candle that completely wraps the prior bullish candle's body — supply takes control — a reversal warning at the top of an uptrend.
BeginnerEvening Star
A three-candle bearish reversal: a long bullish candle, a small indecision candle gapping higher, then a large bearish candle reclaiming the midpoint.
BeginnerFalling Three Methods
Bearish continuation: a long bearish candle, three small bullish candles inside its range, then another large bearish candle — the downtrend resumes.
IntermediateThree White Soldiers
Three consecutive large bullish candles with small wicks, each closing near its high — sustained buying pressure — a powerful uptrend initiation signal.
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