🔥 Lesson 2/100 — The “3 Black Crows” Candlestick Pattern & How to Use It for Trading
Concept
The “3 Black Crows” is a bearish reversal candlestick pattern that often appears at the end of an uptrend. Characteristics: 3 consecutive red candles, with candle bodies equivalent or increasing, indicating overwhelming selling pressure and a reversal mindset.
How to Identify (easy to recognize)
• 3 consecutive red candles after a price increase.
• Thick candle bodies, clear strength, the fuller the body, the more reliable.
• Short or almost nonexistent wicks are preferable (less hesitation, decisive selling).
How to Apply Trading (multiple timeframes from M15 and above)
• Entry: There are 3 ways to enter
1. Enter immediately when the pattern is confirmed (close of the 3rd candle).
2. Wait for the price to retrace to 1/3 of the 3rd candle's body for a better entry.
3. Wait for a deeper retracement to 1/2 of the 3rd candle's body if you want to be safer.
• Stop Loss (SL): Set at the high or wick of the first candle.
• Take Profit (TP): At least 1:1 compared to SL (or according to preference/size).
• Increase probability: Can combine RSI/MACD to filter signals (for example, overbought or MACD crossover).
Important Notes
This pattern is strong in “suggesting” a reversal, but to improve the odds, it’s advisable to combine it with additional conditions (resistance areas, structure, volume, indicators…).
Source example: pattern taken from chart $BTC on M30 timeframe dated 17/10/2025.
The lesson series will continue, feel free to read, refer, and provide feedback if you see any areas needing adjustment for better trading for everyone.
If you see 3 “Crows” appearing at a strong resistance, do you have enough discipline to enter according to the SL/TP, or will you hesitate and watch it run?
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