Charting101

#CryptoCharts101 | Beginner’s Guide

🔑 Key Takeaways:

✅ Chart Types Matter – Line charts = quick view, Candlesticks = full story
✅ No Magic Indicators – Patterns help, but risk management is 🔑
✅ Candlesticks = Market Mood – Green = 🟢 bullish, Red = 🔴 bearish

📊 Chart Basics: Line vs. Candlesticks

1️⃣ Line Charts – Quick Glance 👀

🟦 Plots only closing prices over time
👍 Best for: Long-term trends
👎 Misses: Intraday highs/lows

2️⃣ Candlestick Charts – Trader’s Best Friend 🕯️

Each candle shows:

Open & Close = Body

High & Low = Wicks
🟢 Green candle = Closed higher (bullish)
🔴 Red candle = Closed lower (bearish)

💡 Why use them?
✔️ Shows buyer/seller strength
✔️ Helps spot reversals & trends

🔍 Candlestick Patterns 101

📈 Bullish Patterns (Uptrend Signals)

🟨 Hammer – Long lower wick = buyers fought back
🟩 Bullish Engulfing – Big green candle swallows red = strong buyers

📉 Bearish Patterns (Downtrend Signals)

🟥 Shooting Star – Long upper wick = rejection at the top
🟥 Bearish Engulfing – Big red candle overtakes green = strong sellers

⚙️ Top 3 Chart Indicators for Beginners

🧮 Moving Averages (MA) – Tracks price trends over time

⭐ Golden Cross = Bullish (50 MA > 200 MA)

💀 Death Cross = Bearish (50 MA < 200 MA)

📊 RSI (Relative Strength Index)

🔺 Above 70 = Overbought

🔻 Below 30 = Oversold

📍 Support & Resistance

Support = where buyers jump in

Resistance = where sellers show up

🧠 Pro Tip: Combine TA with News!

🚨 Watch for:
📰 News (regulations, hacks)
🐋 Whale moves (big buys/sells)
💬 Social trends (X/Twitter, Reddit)

❓ Crypto Chart FAQs

Q: Best chart for day trading?
🕒 A: Candlestick (15-min to 1-hr) for real-time detail

Q: Do chart patterns always work?
⚠️ A: No! Use stop-losses and manage risk

Q: How to practice?
📈 A: Use TradingView or backtest on CoinLedger

💬 Final Thought

Reading crypto charts is like learning a new language—
🎯 Focus on the basics, follow market signals, and always stay updated!

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