Candlesticks are one of the most common ways traders visualize price movement. Each candle represents price activity during a specific timeframe.

A candle provides information about the opening price, closing price, highest price, and lowest price during that period.

What You Will Learn:

  • Candle structure
  • Open
  • Close
  • High
  • Low
  • Candle body
  • Wicks

Chart/Image:
Basic Candlestick Anatomy Chart

Key Takeaways:
A candlestick gives traders a visual representation of price movement within a specific period.