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Three White Soldiers pattern

Three White Soldiers is a bullish reversal of three consecutive long green candles, each opening within the prior body and closing near its high. It shows steady, broad-based buying and often confirms the start of an uptrend.

Historical performance

Three White Soldiers historical win-rate

Follow-through rate — how often price moved in the predicted direction within each window — across 8,365 historical occurrences on 20+ exchanges. Computed June 2026.

Three White Soldiers: historical follow-through win-rate by horizon (n = 8,365).
HorizonHistorical win-rate
1 hour32%
4 hours32%
24 hours34%
7 days31%
Sample size8,365 occurrences

This is a historical follow-through rate, not a trade simulation, and does not guarantee future results. See methodology →

How the three white soldiers pattern forms

Following a decline or consolidation, three strong up-candles print in a row with small upper wicks, signalling sustained demand rather than a single spike. Overextended versions can precede a pullback.

How traders use the three white soldiers pattern

Traders treat it as trend-confirmation and look to buy pullbacks after it, with stops below the sequence. Caution is warranted if the candles become very extended or volume fades.

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FAQ

Three White Soldiers — common questions

Is three white soldiers a strong signal?

It is a strong bullish continuation/reversal signal because it shows three candles of consistent buying. The main risk is chasing an already-extended move — many traders wait for a small pullback.

What is the opposite of three white soldiers?

Three black crows — three consecutive long red candles signalling sustained selling and a bearish reversal.

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