How to spot a Three White Soldiers
- Appears after a decline or a range
- Three long green candles in a row
- Each opens within the previous body
- Each closes near its high, with small upper wicks
What the Three White Soldiers tells you
Three days, or three candles, of steady and strong buying show that buyers have taken firm control. It often marks the start of a new uptrend.
How traders use it
- Avoid buying the top of the third candle
- Look to buy the first pullback that holds above the middle of the soldiers
- Place the stop below the pullback low
Common mistakes
- Chasing the move after three big candles
- Ignoring a nearby resistance level above
- Mistaking three small, weak candles for soldiers
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Questions about the Three White Soldiers
Is three white soldiers bullish?
Yes. It is a strong bullish signal showing steady buying over three candles, often at the start of an uptrend.
Should I buy right after three white soldiers?
Price is often stretched after three big candles. Many traders wait for a small pullback to get a better entry and a tighter stop.
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.