#Candlestick part 1
Components of a Candlestick
1. Body
Represents the opening and closing prices for the selected time period.
Green (or white) Candle: The closing price is higher than the opening price (price went up).
Red (or black) Candle: The closing price is lower than the opening price (price went down).
2. Wicks (or Shadows)
Thin lines above and below the body.
Upper Wick: Shows the highest price during the time period.
Lower Wick: Shows the lowest price during the time period.
3. Open and Close Prices
Open: The price at the start of the time period.
Close: The price at the end of the time period.
Reading a Candlestick
Bullish Candle (Green):
Close > Open → Buyers dominated the market.
Bearish Candle (Red):
Open > Close → Sellers dominated the market.