Three Black Crows Practice
Three black crows are three strong down candles in a row, each closing lower — the bearish mirror of three white soldiers. Train to read the breakdown without chasing it after it has already fallen far.
Three black crows are three consecutive long-bodied down (red) candles, each opening within the previous body and closing near its low, with small lower wicks. After an uptrend or a top, they signal that sellers have taken firm control.
How to spot it
- ✓ An uptrend or topping area precedes the pattern.
- ✓ Three down candles in a row, each with a solid body.
- ✓ Each opens inside the prior body and closes lower.
- ✓ Lower wicks are small — closes near the lows show conviction.
- ✓ Beware over-extension: after three big red candles a bounce is common.
⚠️ Common mistake
Shorting the third crow after a steep drop. By then much of the move is done and price is stretched; the easy part of the fall is usually already behind it.
FAQ
How is this different from a single down candle?
One red candle can be noise. Three in a row, each closing lower with conviction, show sustained selling pressure rather than a one-off dip. This page is practice, not advice.
Does it always mean more downside?
No. It signals strong selling, but after a sharp three-candle drop a bounce or pause is common. Context and risk control matter. Not financial advice.