#CryptoCharts101 CryptoCharts101 Introduction to Cryptocurrency Chart Analysis
## What are Cryptocurrency Charts?
Charts are a visual representation of the price movement of cryptocurrencies over time. They are used to analyze trends and make trading decisions.
## Main Types of Charts:
1. **Line Chart**
- The simplest form, connects closing prices with a line
- Good for seeing the overall trend
2. **Candlestick Chart**
- The most common in technical analysis
- Each "candle" represents a time period (minute, hour, day...)
- Shows the opening, closing, high, and low prices
3. **Bar Chart**
- Similar to candlesticks but in a different format
- Each bar represents price movement over a specific period
## Key Terms in Reading Candlesticks:
- **Body**: The thick part of the candle, shows the opening and closing prices
- **Wicks/Shadows**: The thin lines above and below the body, show the highest and lowest prices
- **Green Candle**: Closing price is higher than the opening (uptrend)
- **Red Candle**: Closing price is lower than the opening (downtrend)
## Downloading Apps to View Charts:
- **Popular Apps**: TradingView, Binance, CoinGecko, CoinMarketCap
- **How to Use**: Select the currency, set the time frame (1 hour, day, week...), choose the chart type
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