Candlestick Patterns

Three Black Crows

Three consecutive strong down candles, each opening within the prior body and closing near its low — a powerful bearish reversal.

Schematic of a three black crows — illustrative geometry, not a live price chart.

Three black crows are the bearish mirror of three white soldiers: three long red candles in a row, each opening inside the prior body and closing near its low. After an uptrend, the persistent selling warns of a meaningful reversal.

Similar-sized bodies with small lower wicks make the cleanest pattern. Like its bullish twin, it can become overextended and bounce.

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On a long-only board, three black crows is a strong caution signal that StockSetups treats as fading momentum rather than a short trade.

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