Understanding the Language of Candlestick Charts

Since the market is looking bad and has little opportunities, let’s use this time to focus on one of the most powerful tools in technical analysis: candlestick patterns.

Originating in Japan over 300 years ago, candlestick charts provide a wealth of information about market psychology in a simple visual format.

Simple Candlestick Explainer

Interactive Candlestick Chart

Understanding Candlestick Charts

Candlestick charts show price movement over a specific time period:

  • Open: Price at start of period
  • Close: Price at end of period
  • High: Highest price during period
  • Low: Lowest price during period

Green candle: Close > Open (price increased)

Red candle: Close < Open (price decreased)

Legend

Bullish (Price Increase)
Bearish (Price Decrease)
High-Low Range (Wick)

Candlestick Pattern

Bullish Candle

Buyers outpaced sellers, pushing price higher from open to close. Shows upward momentum.

Adjust Values

Open Price: 50
Close Price: 70
High Price: 80
Low Price: 30

Interactive Candlestick Explorer

To help you master these essential patterns, I’ve created an interactive tool that allows you to experiment with different candlestick formations and understand their significance.

Try adjusting the sliders to create different patterns like the Hammer, Shooting Star, Doji, or Marubozu. Notice how small changes in price action can significantly alter the pattern's psychological meaning

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Happy Trading,

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