The concept
Each candle shows the open, high, low, and close for one period. The body spans open to close; wicks show the extremes.
Why it matters
Candles compress four data points into one visual, showing who controlled the period.
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Body — the range between open and close. Gold/filled here means close was above open (a rising period).
Educational illustration · not a live price or trading recommendation
How markets interpret it
Long wicks are often read as rejection of a price area; large bodies as strong conviction.
Key takeaways
- Body = open to close; wicks = high and low.
- Context matters more than a single candle.
Knowledge check
The top of the upper wick marks the…
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