Technical Analysis

Learn the definition, history, Dow Theory, fundamental premises, and differences from fundamental analysis in this comprehensive guide to technical analysis.

Key limitations of technical analysis, common mistakes, and important considerations for properly utilizing chart analysis.

Learn the structure of candlestick charts, the meaning of bullish and bearish candles, and key candlestick patterns explained for beginners.

Learn the concepts of support and resistance, how to identify them, the meaning of breakouts and breakdowns, and practical applications.

Learn how to draw uptrend and downtrend lines, criteria for judging trends, and trend reversal signals.

Learn the meaning of volume, the relationship between price and volume, how to interpret volume spikes, and how to use volume for trading decisions.

Learn the difference between Simple Moving Average (SMA) and Exponential Moving Average (EMA), golden cross and death cross, and moving average trading strategies.

Learn about MACD components, the meaning of the signal line and histogram, and how to identify trading signals in an easy-to-understand guide.

Learn 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.

Learn the principles of Parabolic SAR, how to read it on charts, trading signals, and effective strategies for using this indicator.

Learn how RSI is calculated, how to interpret overbought and oversold conditions, how to use divergence, and how to read RSI in cryptocurrency markets.

Learn the principles of the Stochastic Oscillator, the meaning of %K and %D lines, trading signals, and differences from RSI.

Learn the calculation principles of the CCI indicator, the meaning of +100/-100 thresholds, trading signals, and practical applications.

Learn the structure of Bollinger Bands, what squeeze and band walk mean, and trading strategies that leverage volatility.

Learn how ATR is calculated, how it measures volatility, and practical strategies for using ATR to set stop losses.

Learn the calculation principles of OBV, how to read the relationship between volume and price, and how to use OBV divergence.

Learn the calculation principles of VWAP, how to use it as support/resistance, differences from moving averages, and practical trading strategies.

Learn the difference between reversal and continuation patterns, the shape and meaning of major chart patterns, and how to calculate price targets.

Learn the principles of Fibonacci sequences, key retracement ratios (0.382, 0.5, 0.618), extension ratios, and practical applications.

Learn the differences between regular and hidden divergence, how to find divergence on RSI and MACD, and practical trading applications.

Learn the principles of combining indicators, recommended combination sets, how to handle signal conflicts, and how to build your own trading system.