Three consecutive strong bearish candles, each opening inside the prior body and closing near its low. It reflects sustained selling.
How to identify it
- Three bearish candles in a row with healthy bodies
- Each opens within the previous body
- Each closes near its low with small lower wicks
Entry
Sell a small retrace after the third candle rather than chasing.
Stop loss
Above the midpoint or high of the first crow.
Target
Next higher-timeframe support.
Invalidation
A close above the open of the second crow.
Does it work for you?
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