What’s Better Than Dual Candlestick Patterns?
Triple candlestick patterns!
These patterns involve three consecutive candles and can provide even stronger signals for market direction than single or dual patterns.
Triple candlestick formations help traders assess whether a market trend is likely to reverse or continue.
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Reversal patterns signal a potential shift in direction.
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Continuation patterns suggest the current trend may pause briefly before resuming.
Let’s explore the most popular triple candlestick patterns.
🌅 Morning Star & 🌆 Evening Star
The Morning Star and Evening Star are well-known reversal patterns typically found at the end of a trend.
⭐ Morning Star (Bullish Reversal)
Appears at the end of a downtrend:
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First candle: Strong bearish candle.
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Second candle: Small-bodied candle (bullish or bearish), showing indecision.
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Third candle: Strong bullish candle that closes above the midpoint of the first candle — confirming the reversal.
🌑 Evening Star (Bearish Reversal)
Appears at the end of an uptrend:
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First candle: Strong bullish candle.
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Second candle: Small-bodied candle indicating indecision.
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Third candle: Strong bearish candle that closes below the midpoint of the first — confirming sellers are taking control.
🕊️ Three White Soldiers & 🐦 Three Black Crows
These patterns are powerful signals of trend reversals, formed by three strong candles in succession.
✅ Three White Soldiers (Bullish Reversal)
Occurs after a downtrend:
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Three consecutive long bullish candles.
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Each candle opens within or near the previous candle’s body and closes higher.
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The second and third candles ideally have small or no upper wicks, showing strong upward momentum.
This pattern suggests that buyers are steadily gaining control, especially after a period of selling pressure or consolidation.
🚫 Three Black Crows (Bearish Reversal)
The opposite of the White Soldiers, this pattern forms after an uptrend:
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Three consecutive long bearish candles.
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Each opens within or near the previous candle’s body and closes lower.
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The candles should have small or no lower wicks, indicating strong downward pressure.
This is a clear sign that sellers are taking over after an extended move higher.
🔁 Three Inside Up & 🔽 Three Inside Down
These are also reversal patterns, but they begin with a large candle followed by two confirming candles.
🔼 Three Inside Up (Bullish Reversal)
Appears at the end of a downtrend:
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First candle: Long bearish candle.
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Second candle: Smaller bullish candle that reaches at least halfway up the first candle.
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Third candle: Bullish candle that closes above the first candle’s high, confirming the trend reversal.
🔽 Three Inside Down (Bearish Reversal)
Occurs at the end of an uptrend:
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First candle: Long bullish candle.
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Second candle: Smaller bearish candle that falls to at least the midpoint of the first candle.
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Third candle: Bearish candle that closes below the first candle’s low, confirming the shift to downward momentum.
Final Thoughts
Triple candlestick patterns offer stronger confirmation than single or dual patterns due to the combination of three data points. Whether you're spotting a reversal or a continuation, understanding these formations can help you time your entries and exits more effectively.