#TradingTools101 ⚙️ 1. Trading Platforms
These are software interfaces where you place your trades. Popular examples:
MetaTrader 4/5 (MT4/MT5) – Common in forex and CFD trading.
TradingView – Web-based charting and analysis tool with social features.
ThinkorSwim – Advanced platform for U.S. stocks/options (by TD Ameritrade).
Binance / Coinbase Pro – Crypto trading platforms.
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📈 2. Charting Tools
Used to visually analyze price action.
Candlestick Charts – Show open, high, low, and close prices.
Line/Bar Charts – Simpler price representations.
Indicators (see next section) are applied here.
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📊 3. Technical Indicators
These are formulas applied to price data to predict trends or reversals.
Moving Averages (MA) – Smooths out price trends.
Relative Strength Index (RSI) – Measures overbought/oversold levels.
MACD – Shows momentum and trend changes.
Bollinger Bands – Measures price volatility.
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📚 4. Fundamental Analysis Tools
Used to assess the intrinsic value of an asset:
Earnings reports, news feeds, economic calendars.
For crypto: check whitepapers, tokenomics, on-chain data.