Technical Definition
A bullish continuation pattern consisting of three consecutive bullish candles with higher closes, signaling strong sustained buying pressure.
Buyers step in — and keep stepping in for three consecutive sessions. This pattern reflects persistent demand and is often seen near the beginning of new bullish phases.
Buyers dominate session after session.
Market Psychology
Context
Market in downtrend or consolidation Sellers active but losing momentum
Entry
Buyers step in strongly Selling pressure weakens Short-covering begins
Confirmation
Buyers return with confidence Price continues to rise Sellers fail to push price back down
Dominance
Buyers confirm dominance Momentum becomes visible Market sentiment shifts decisively bullish
Pattern Anatomy
Three Consecutive Bullish Candles
Shows sustained buying pressure over multiple sessions.
Higher Closes
Each candle closes higher than the previous one, confirming momentum.
Opens Within/Near Previous Body
Price does not gap up wildly; buying is steady.
Small Upper Wicks
Buyers hold price near highs into the close.
Pattern Rules
Appears after decline or base
Reversal/Continuation context.
Three consecutive bullish candles
Shows sustained demand.
Each closes higher than previous
Confirms momentum expansion.
Opens within/near previous body
Ensures steady buying, not just gaps.
Small upper wicks
Shows closing strength.
Bodies are consistent in size
Avoids exhaustion signals (too large) or indecision (too small).
Signal Confirmation
- Price holding above first candle’s midpoint
- Healthy pullbacks after the third candle
- Alignment with breakout structures
- Volume increasing with price