Technical Analysis
Chart analysis and technical indicators
Introduction
Technical Analysis - The Art of Reading Markets Through Charts
Learn the definition, history, Dow Theory, fundamental premises, and differences from fundamental analysis in this comprehensive guide to technical analysis.
8 min readLimitations of Technical Analysis - Why You Shouldn't Trust Charts Blindly
Key limitations of technical analysis, common mistakes, and important considerations for properly utilizing chart analysis.
7 min readFundamentals
Candlestick Charts - The First Step to Reading Price Movements
Learn the structure of candlestick charts, the meaning of bullish and bearish candles, and key candlestick patterns explained for beginners.
8 min readSupport and Resistance - Where Prices Stop
Learn the concepts of support and resistance, how to identify them, the meaning of breakouts and breakdowns, and practical applications.
7 min readTrendlines - Drawing the Market's Direction
Learn how to draw uptrend and downtrend lines, criteria for judging trends, and trend reversal signals.
8 min readTrading Volume - The Signal That Moves Before Price
Learn the meaning of volume, the relationship between price and volume, how to interpret volume spikes, and how to use volume for trading decisions.
7 min readTrend Indicators
Moving Averages - The Fundamental Indicator for Trend Direction
FeaturedLearn the difference between Simple Moving Average (SMA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA), golden cross and death cross, and moving average trading strategies.
10 min readMACD - Capturing Trend Reversals
EssentialLearn about MACD components, the meaning of the signal line and histogram, and how to identify trading signals in an easy-to-understand guide.
6 min readADX - Measuring the Strength of a Trend
secondaryLearn the principles of the ADX indicator, the meaning of +DI and -DI, criteria for judging trend strength, and how to combine it with other indicators.
6 min readParabolic SAR - The Dots That Signal Trend Reversals
secondaryLearn the principles of Parabolic SAR, how to read it on charts, trading signals, and effective strategies for using this indicator.
7 min readMomentum Indicators
RSI - The Overbought and Oversold Indicator
EssentialLearn how RSI is calculated, how to interpret overbought and oversold conditions, how to use divergence, and how to read RSI in cryptocurrency markets.
7 min readStochastic - Measuring Price Position as a Percentage
SecondaryLearn the principles of the Stochastic Oscillator, the meaning of %K and %D lines, trading signals, and differences from RSI.
7 min readCCI - How Far from the Average
secondaryLearn the calculation principles of the CCI indicator, the meaning of +100/-100 thresholds, trading signals, and practical applications.
7 min readVolatility Indicators
Bollinger Bands - Timing Trades with Volatility
EssentialLearn the structure of Bollinger Bands, what squeeze and band walk mean, and trading strategies that leverage volatility.
8 min readATR - Reading Volatility in Numbers
SecondaryLearn how ATR is calculated, how it measures volatility, and practical strategies for using ATR to set stop losses.
6 min readVolume Indicators
OBV - Confirming Trends Through Volume Flow
secondaryLearn the calculation principles of OBV, how to read the relationship between volume and price, and how to use OBV divergence.
6 min readVWAP - Volume Weighted Average Price
secondaryLearn the calculation principles of VWAP, how to use it as support/resistance, differences from moving averages, and practical trading strategies.
6 min readPatterns & Practice
Chart Patterns - Head and Shoulders, Double Top, Triangle
Learn the difference between reversal and continuation patterns, the shape and meaning of major chart patterns, and how to calculate price targets.
7 min readFibonacci Retracement - Essential Ratios for Pullbacks and Extensions
Learn the principles of Fibonacci sequences, key retracement ratios (0.382, 0.5, 0.618), extension ratios, and practical applications.
7 min readDivergence - When Indicators and Price Disagree
Learn the differences between regular and hidden divergence, how to find divergence on RSI and MACD, and practical trading applications.
7 min readMulti-Indicator Strategy - Multiple Indicators Are More Accurate Than One
Learn the principles of combining indicators, recommended combination sets, how to handle signal conflicts, and how to build your own trading system.
9 min read