Sanku (Three Gaps) Pattern

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Definition of 'Sanku (Three Gaps) Pattern'

The Japanese word for a candlestick pattern that consists of three individual gaps located within a well-defined trend. After the appearance of the third gap, the pattern is used to suggest an impending reversal in the direction of the current trend.
Investopedia Says

Investopedia explains 'Sanku (Three Gaps) Pattern'

This pattern is used by traders to predict situations of exhaustion and change in a trend. Ultimately, the current trend is said to be reversed when the price of the asset fills the third gap. Technical traders should not rely solely on the three gaps pattern to predict a reversal; rather, they should combine this technique with other technical indicators.

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