Candles, also known as Japanese candlesticks, are essential for traders who want to analyze price movements. They make it easy to visualize how the price of an asset changes over a given period.

How to read a candle?

Each candle consists of 4 important pieces of information:

  • Open: the price at the beginning of the period.

  • High: the highest price reached during the period.

  • Low: the lowest price reached during the period.

  • Close: the price at the end of the period.

Bullish candle vs bearish candle

  1. Bullish candle: If the candle is green, it means that the price increased during the period — buyers took control.

  2. Bearish candle: If the candle is red, it means that the price decreased — sellers dominated.

Why is it important?

Knowing how to read these candles helps you better understand what is happening in the market and make more informed decisions. It’s a simple yet powerful tool for tracking trends and anticipating future movements.

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