How to spot a Three Black Crows
- Appears after a rally or a range
- Three long red candles in a row
- Each opens within the previous body
- Each closes near its low
What the Three Black Crows tells you
Steady, strong selling over three candles shows sellers have taken firm control. It often signals the start of a downtrend.
How traders use it
- Avoid shorting the bottom of the third candle
- Look for shorts on the first bounce that fails
- Place the stop above the bounce high
Common mistakes
- Shorting after the move is already stretched
- Ignoring a support level just below
- Buying the dip straight into strong selling
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Questions about the Three Black Crows
Is three black crows bearish?
Yes. It shows three candles of strong selling and often marks the start of a downtrend.
Is it safe to buy after three black crows?
Buying straight after it is risky. Wait for a clear reversal pattern or a strong support level first.
For education only, not financial advice. The chart is an illustration of the pattern, not real market data. No pattern works every time; always use a stop-loss.