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Technical Analysis
Study of price movement and volume to predict future trends
What is Technical Analysis?
Technical analysis is based on the idea that "history repeats itself." By studying charts and price patterns, future movements can be predicted. Used with all financial markets.
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Price Reflects All
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Prices Move in Trends
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History Repeats
Core Concepts
Trends
Price moves in trends. Uptrend (higher highs/lows), downtrend (lower highs/lows), or sideways.
Support & Resistance
Levels where price typically stops. Support prevents dropping, resistance prevents rising.
Volume
Confirms move strength. High volume with trend = strength, low volume = weakness.
Momentum
Speed of price change. Strong momentum precedes continuation, weak precedes reversal.
Chart Types
Line
Simplest type, shows only closing prices
Quick overviewBar
Shows OHLC (Open, High, Low, Close)
Detailed analysisCandlestick
Like bar but easier to read with clear patterns
Most popularTimeframes & Trading Styles
M1-M15
Scalping
Hold: Minutes
M30-H1
Day Trading
Hold: Hours
H4-D1
Swing Trading
Hold: Days
W1-MN
Position Trading
Hold: Weeks-Months