#CryptoCharts101
📅 Day 50 of 100 – Crypto Charts 101: How to Read Like a Pro 📊
Welcome to the halfway point! Today, we dive into Crypto Charts 101 — the heart of trading decisions. If you’ve ever opened Binance and felt lost looking at those green and red candles, this one’s for you.
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🔍 What is a Crypto Chart?
A crypto chart shows price movements over time. Traders use it to analyze trends, predict moves, and plan entries/exits.
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🕯️ Candlestick Basics:
Each candle represents four data points:
Open: Price at the beginning of the time frame
Close: Price at the end of the time frame
High: Highest price during the time frame
Low: Lowest price during the time frame
🟩 Green candle = Price went up
🟥 Red candle = Price went down
⏳ Timeframes: 1m, 5m, 1h, 1D, 1W — You choose how far back you want to look.
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📈 Key Chart Types:
1. Candlestick Chart – Most popular for price action.
2. Line Chart – Clean and good for beginners.
3. Depth Chart – Shows buy/sell wall (used for spotting supply/demand).
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📊 Popular Indicators to Watch:
Moving Averages (MA): Shows trend direction.
RSI (Relative Strength Index): Identifies overbought/oversold conditions.
MACD: Detects momentum shifts.
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💡 Pro Tip:
Always combine charts with volume data to confirm trend strength.
Never rely on just one indicator. Use 2–3 for confirmation.
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📌 Action Step:
Open any chart on Binance, set it to 1D candles, and practice reading open, close, high, and low for each candle.
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Next up: Day 51 – Support & Resistance Levels: Spot Entry Zones Like a Pro 🔍