Charts · Beginner
Understanding Candlestick Charts
A focused guide to the single most common chart format in financial markets.
What you will learn
- Open, high, low, and close
- Bodies and wicks
- Timeframe selection
- Why patterns are descriptive, not predictive
Who this guide is for
Beginners moving from line charts to candlesticks.
Chapter breakdown
- Anatomy of a candle
- Reading wicks
- Timeframes
- Common patterns and their limits
How to use it
Read the chapters in order and complete each one before moving on. The material is deliberately paced for comprehension rather than speed, and it pairs with the articles in our learn hub.