Triple candlestick patterns are combinations of three candles, formed together. They are used in technical analysis to predict the direction in which the price of an asset is likely to move. They are essential tools for technical analysts in identifying potential reversals or the continuation of a trend. But, what are triple candlestick patterns, and how can you identify them?

What Are Triple Candlestick Patterns?

Triple candlestick setups are a group of three candlesticks that form a specific formation on charts of all assets, including currencies, stocks, ETFs, indices, commodities, and cryptocurrencies*.

They are considered to be strong buy or sell signals, depending on the setup. It is important to note that the formations are considered stronger if they occur after a prolonged trend. Additionally, traders use other technical analysis tools, such as support and resistance levels and indicators, to confirm these formations, and predict future price movements.

Top 6 Triple Candlestick Patterns

There are numerous triple candlestick patterns. Below, you will find six of the most popular and reliable ones.

1. Three White Soldiers

Three White Soldiers are a bullish reversal setup and are formed at the end of a downtrend, when three consecutive bullish candlesticks appear with higher close prices, indicating a strong upward trend.

All three candles must have a long body and very small (or non-existent) upper shadows. Besides, all three candlesticks should open within the previous candle's real body and have a close exceeding the previous high, indicating the bulls are pushing the price up.

2. Three Black Crows

This setup is the opposite of the three white soldiers; it is considered bearish and is only formed at the end of an uptrend when three consecutive bearish candlesticks open within the previous candle’s real body and form lower close prices, indicating a strong downward trend. Each should have a long body with little to no existing shadow, indicating the bears are pushing the price down.

3. Three Inside Up

Three Inside Up is considered bullish and is formed at the end of a downtrend. In this formation, a bearish trading candle with a long body is followed by a bullish one, enclosed inside it. As for the third, it has to close above the close price of the second.

4. Three Inside Down

This setup is the opposite of the Three Inside Up, and is considered bearish.

It is formed at the end of an uptrend when a long bullish candlestick is followed by a bearish one that is contained within the body of the first candle. The third candle should close lower than the second.

5. Evening Star

The evening star is a reversal setup formed at the end of an uptrend. It is composed of a first long bullish candle, a second one (can be bullish or bearish) with a smaller body that may gap above the previous, showing that the trend has not yet been decided, and a third bearish one, closing at least within the body of the first. This indicates the bulls are losing control and the bears are taking over, suggesting a potential reversal in the current uptrend.

6. Morning Star

The morning star, the opposite of the evening star, is a reversal setup formed at the end of a downtrend. It is composed of a first long bearish candle, a second with a smaller body that gaps below the previous, and a third bullish candle, closing above the midpoint of the first. This indicates the bears are losing control and the bulls are taking over.

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It's important to note that triple candlestick formations should be used in conjunction with other technical analysis tools and indicators to confirm a trend continuation or reversal and should also be considered in relation to broader market conditions.

Final Thoughts

Most traders take candlestick analysis into consideration when making trading decisions. They use candle patterns for forex trading, trading on stock, ETF, commodity, and cryptocurrency* markets, as the formation can indicate the future movement of the current trend. Some traders may use a single formation, while others may use a combination of them to make trades in the forex market.

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