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Bullish Three Line Strike

The Bullish Three Line Strike pattern is a Japanese candlestick pattern that forms after a downtrend or during market consolidation.
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  • Sentiment: Bullish
  • No. of candles: 4
  • Direction: Reversal

What Is The Bullish Three Line Strike Japanese Candlestick Pattern?

The Bullish Three Line Strike pattern forms after a downtrend or during a period of market consolidation.

The Japanese candlestick pattern consists of four candles.

The first three candles are bullish, each closing higher than the previous one, indicating a potential reversal of the downtrend.

The fourth candle is a long bearish candle that opens higher than the close of the third candle and closes below the open of the first candle, striking through the previous three candles.

What Is The Psychology Behind The Bullish Three Line Strike Pattern?

The Bullish Three Line Strike pattern represents a temporary shift in market sentiment followed by a strong resumption of the bullish momentum.

Initially, the three consecutive bullish candles signal a potential reversal of the downtrend as buyers enter the market.

However, the appearance of the long bearish candle may suggest that sellers are attempting to regain control.

The bearish candle fails to sustain the selling pressure, and if the price continues to move higher after the pattern, it demonstrates that buyers have maintained their control and are driving prices higher.

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How To Trade The Bullish Three Line Strike Reversal Pattern?

To trade the Bullish Three Line Strike pattern, wait for confirmation after the fourth candle.

The buy trigger occurs if the price moves and closes above the high of the fourth bearish candle, indicating the continuation of the bullish momentum.

Place a stop loss order below the low of the fourth candle to protect against potential false breakouts or a reversal of the bullish trend.

As the price moves in your favor, consider using trailing stops or other risk management techniques to lock in profits and minimize potential losses.

Additional Tips

While the Bullish Three Line Strike pattern can be a strong bullish signal, it is crucial to use it in conjunction with other technical indicators and chart patterns to confirm the trend change.

Additionally, be aware of the overall market context and consider factors such as support and resistance levels, as well as the strength of the prevailing trend.

Keep in mind that no single pattern can guarantee a trend reversal or continuation, and proper risk management is always necessary.

Continue to learn about Japanese candlesticks through books, such as Steve Nison’s  “Japanese Candlestick Charting Techniques” and “Beyond Candlesticks.” 

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