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Technical Analysis · Module 1: Charts & Candlesticks · Lesson 1

Reading Charts

Intermediate 6 minLesson 1 of 12

Learning objectives

  • Explain reading charts in plain language
  • Understand why it matters to markets
  • Recognise a common misconception

The concept

A price chart plots price on the vertical axis and time on the horizontal. Line, bar, and charts show the same data in different detail.

Why it matters

Charts summarise what has happened so you can describe trends, ranges, and .

How markets interpret it

Traders choose timeframes (1-minute to monthly) depending on their horizon.

Key takeaways

  • Charts show history, not destiny.
  • Always check the timeframe.

Knowledge check

The horizontal axis of a price chart shows…

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