📊 *Chart Analysis 101: Understanding Candlesticks* 📊
Hey traders! 👋 Welcome to our bite-sized learning class on chart analysis and trading!
What is a Chart? 🤔
A chart shows price movements over time, with:
- Price on the y-axis 📈
- Time on the x-axis 🕰️
Candlestick Charts 🕯️
The most efficient and common chart type is the candlestick chart.
What is a Candle? 🤔
A candle is a structure formed from price movement over a specific time, adjustable according to trade type.
Types of Candles 🕯️
There are two main types of candles:
1. *Red Candle* 🔴
- Indicates closing price is below opening price
- Example: 5-minute candle, opening price at 10:15, closing price at 10:20; if red, closing price is lower than opening price
2. *Green Candle* 🟢
- Indicates closing price is higher than opening price
- Vice versa of red candle
Stay Tuned! 📺
Learn more about candles, shadows, and price movement analysis in our next post!
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