Three White Soldiers candlestick pattern
Three consecutive strong bullish candles, each opening within the prior body and closing at a new high. Steady, persistent buying.
Illustrative shape. Real patterns vary in proportion.
How to identify a Three White Soldiers
- Usually appears after a decline or a base
- Three long bullish bodies in a row
- Each opens within the previous candle's body
- Each closes near its high, at a new high for the move
What the Three White Soldiers tells you
One strong day can be a fluke; three in a row with small wicks show buyers in steady control. It often marks the start of a new uptrend.
How traders use it
Traders watch for signs of overextension: if the three candles are very large, price is often due for a pause. Some buy the first pullback rather than the third candle's close.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Three White Soldiers bullish or bearish? +
The Three White Soldiers is a bullish reversal pattern. Three consecutive strong bullish candles, each opening within the prior body and closing at a new high. Steady, persistent buying.
How reliable is the Three White Soldiers? +
No candlestick pattern works every time. Patterns are more reliable when they form at a meaningful level (support, resistance, a moving average), after a clear trend, on higher volume, and when the next candle confirms them.
Do I need confirmation to trade the Three White Soldiers? +
Most traders want it. Waiting for the next candle to move in the expected direction filters out many false signals, at the cost of a slightly worse entry price.
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