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Key Takeaways

Difficulty:Beginner
Reliability:High
Category:advanced
Timeframes:15M, 1H, 4H

Heikin Ashi

advancedšŸ“Š 15M, 1H, 4H, Daily

Modified candlestick chart that averages prices to filter noise and show trends more clearly.

Formula

Code
HA Close = (Open + High + Low + Close) / 4
HA Open = (Previous HA Open + Previous HA Close) / 2

Detailed Explanation

Heikin Ashi means "average bar" in Japanese. It modifies OHLC values to smooth price action.

**Candle Characteristics:** - Strong uptrend: Green candles with no lower wicks - Strong downtrend: Red candles with no upper wicks - Reversal: Doji or small body with wicks

**Note:** Heikin Ashi prices differ from actual prices, so always use regular candles for order placement.

šŸ“ˆ Bullish Signals

Green candles with no lower wicks (strong uptrend)

šŸ“‰ Bearish Signals

Red candles with no upper wicks (strong downtrend)

Python Implementation

Heikin Ashi calculation

Python
import pandas_ta as ta
ha = ta.ha(df['open'], df['high'], df['low'], df['close'])
df['HA_Open'] = ha['HA_open']
df['HA_High'] = ha['HA_high']
df['HA_Low'] = ha['HA_low']
df['HA_Close'] = ha['HA_close']

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JavaScript
// TradingView has built-in Heikin Ashi chart type
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MT5 MQL5 Code

C++
// MT5 has built-in Heikin Ashi option
// Or calculate manually from OHLC data

Python Libraries

pandas-ta
Technical analysis
pip install pandas-ta

Common Mistakes

āœ—Using HA prices for actual trade entry/exit
āœ—Ignoring that HA lags actual price

Confirmation Signals

Regular candlesticks
Volume
Support/resistance

Best For

Trend identificationNoise reductionTrend continuity

šŸ’” Pro Tips

  • ā€¢Not suitable for precise entry/exit (averaged prices)
  • ā€¢Great for identifying overall trend
  • ā€¢Use with regular candles for timing
Last updated: December 29, 2024

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