Candlestick
Chart bar showing price movement over a given period.
Beginner-friendly explanation
A candle is a shape used on charts to show how price moved. Each candle has a body (between open and close) and wicks (high and low).
Example:
On a 1h chart, a candle shows price movement during that hour.
Intermediate-level insight
Candles form sequences that provide information: impulse, hesitation, reversal. Traders study them to make decisions.
Example:
A series of small-bodied candles shows the market is hesitating to continue its trend.
Advanced perspective
Candle analysis involves fine reading of open/close/wick relationships. Some systems label candles (marubozu, spinning top, etc.) for algorithmic processing.
Example:
An algo detects a “bullish engulfing” across three consecutive timeframes as a strong buy signal.
Technical & Chart Analysis
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