Some signals are about persistence rather than a single turn. Three consecutive strong candles in the same direction show that one side has taken sustained control — useful confirmation that a move has real participation behind it.
Three white soldiers
Three rising green candles, each opening within the prior body and closing near its high, with small upper wicks. It is a picture of steady, controlled buying — often a strong confirmation of a reversal up or the start of a trend.
Three black crows
The bearish mirror: three falling red candles with small lower wicks, each closing near its low. Steady, controlled selling — a strong continuation or reversal-down signal.
The catch
Because they require three full candles, these patterns are confirming, not early — by the time the third prints, much of the move may be done. After an already-extended run, three soldiers can mark exhaustion rather than a fresh start. Pair them with structure: powerful as a breakout confirmation, risky as a chase.