What does San-Ku Triple Gap pattern signal?

San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern's structure, name meaning, and trading applications are discussed in this article.

Hello dear readers. One of the secrets to mastering the world of financial trading is the ability to read the markets. This skill can be developed through various tools and methods, but undoubtedly one of the most effective methods is understanding Japanese Japanese candlestick patterns. These patterns teach us the language of markets and provide valuable clues that help us better understand how and why price movements occur. Today, I will share some basic information with you about the "San-Ku Triple Gap", a rare and versatile candlestick formation in financial markets.

Images of Bullish and Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick patterns.


  • Topic: San-Ku Triple Gap
  • Type: two-way
  • Trend direction: continuation and reversal


What is the San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern and what is the structure of this pattern?

San-Ku Triple Gap is a candlestick pattern formation consisting of multiple candles that can provide information about the continuation or reversal of a trend. As the name suggests, this pattern includes three consecutive gaps within its structure. Gaps occur when the price opens and closes above or below the previous closing price. Accordingly, there are two types of San-Ku Triple Gap patterns:

  1. Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap
  2. Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap

If the three gaps are upwards, it is called a Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap. If the three gaps are downwards, it is known as a Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap. Regardless of the type of San-Ku pattern, the gaps in the pattern structure are more important. The candlesticks between the gaps can usually be one, sometimes two or three. The candles that form the Bullish San-Ku pattern are usually green, while the candles that form the Bearish San-Ku pattern are usually red. However, they can also be seen in different colors. What really matters is the direction of the gaps. In the example image above, you can see that a single candlestick formed after each gap in the San-Ku Triple Gap pattern.


What does the name "San-Ku Triple Gap" mean?

The name of the "San-Ku Triple Gap" candlestick pattern comes from Japanese-origin terms. "San" means "three" in Japanese, while "Ku" is expressed as "gap" or "interval." Therefore, the term "San-Ku" directly means "three gaps" or "triple gap." "Triple Gap" translates to "three gaps" in English and can be seen as a translation of the Japanese term. The name "San-Ku Triple Gap" candlestick pattern formation means "Triple-Gap Candlestick Pattern." This naming directly refers to the three consecutive price gaps that form the pattern.


How to use the San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern in Trading?

San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern is known as a two-way pattern. This means it can signal both a reversal and a continuation of the prevailing trend in which it forms. It can also sometimes lead to a correction in the trend. I will now present you with trading examples of both the bullish and bearish San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick patterns with price chart visuals.

Trading with the Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap:

The Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap occurs during a strong uptrend and signals that the bullish trend will continue. During this period, bulls become more aggressive in the market and push prices upward aggressively, ensuring the continuation of the uptrend. Let's look at a trading example. The following chart shows a live example of trading with the Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern on NVIDIA Corporation stock, showing the continuation of the bullish trend:

NVIDIA Corporation stock chart showing a trade example with "Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap" pattern, indicating continuation of bullish trend.
Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap in NVIDIA stock chart


The Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern can also appear at the end of an uptrend, signaling a trend reversal. This is because the traders who participated in the rally during the pattern formation get tired and do not have enough strength to continue the trend. This situation can lead to a reversal of the trend and a decrease in prices. If prices fall to the level of the first gap in the pattern, it indicates that a trend reversal has occurred. Otherwise, there might be a correction within the trend. Let's give a trading example for this. In the daily chart of Tesla stock below, the Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick pattern formed at the end of the uptrend. After the pattern formation, the market moved sideways. This shows that the bulls have lost their strength. Later, prices started to fall and a trend reversal occurred:

Illustration of Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern indicating trend reversal on Tesla's daily stock chart.
Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap in Tesla stock chart


Trading with the Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap:

Just like the Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern, the Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern can also indicate both continuation and reversal of the trend. However, the Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern usually occurs in a downtrend, meaning they occur in bear markets. In the Tesla stock chart below, the Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern is observed at the end of a downtrend, signaling the beginning of a trend reversal. This means that prices start to rise. In this trading example you are analyzing, the pattern indicates a trend reversal signal:

Tesla stock chart displaying Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern signaling trend reversal.
Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap on Tesla stock chart


The Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern can also signal the continuation of the downtrend. As the number of sellers in the market increases, the price decline continues. You can see this situation in Airbnb Inc. stock. The Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern formed in the downtrend shows that the bear trend continues:

Airbnb Inc. stock chart displaying Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap pattern signaling downtrend continuation.
Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap on Airbnb Inc. stock chart


Entry points for both Bullish San-Ku Triple Gap and Bearish San-Ku Triple Gap candlestick patterns can be made after the completion of the pattern formation. The stop-loss level can be set at the opening levels of the candles where the pattern began to form. Profit targets are typically set to be the size of the pattern, but they can also be determined using other tools.

Please Note: Price movements in financial markets are always uncertain. Therefore, candlestick patterns like the "San-Ku Triple Gap" can be misleading and may give false signals. Hence, no single Japanese candlestick pattern should be used alone. It must be evaluated in conjunction with other market data and analysis methods.

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