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Three Inside Down
bearish
Definition
Bearish harami confirmed by a third candle closing below the green mother's open.
Psychology
Big green, small red inside, then a red that undercuts the whole green candle — top confirmed.
Real-life analogy
💡 Hesitation at the top, then the trapdoor opens.
Confirmation
Self-confirmed at the third close.
Invalidation
A close back above the mother candle's high.
Historical behaviour
Watch for it after parabolic runs.
Illustrative success rate
~60-70% · High reliability
Common beginner mistakes
- • Shorting midway before candle 3 completes
- • Ignoring the uptrend prerequisite
Quick quiz — did you understand?
1. Is the Three Inside Down generally considered bullish, bearish, or neutral?
2. What is the best practice before acting on a Three Inside Down?
3. Which is a common beginner mistake with the Three Inside Down?
Educational and probability-based analysis only. This is not financial advice and not a prediction of real market outcomes.