Each candle represents one time period. The body shows where price opened and closed. The wicks show the highest and lowest price reached. A green/white candle means price closed higher than it opened. A red candle means price closed lower. Long wicks show the market tested those levels but rejected them.

Uptrend: Price makes higher highs and higher lows. Like stairs going up. Look to buy on dips.

Downtrend: Price makes lower highs and lower lows. Stairs going down. Look to sell on rallies.

Sideways: Price bounces between two levels — no clear direction. Wait for a breakout before trading.

Support is a price level where buyers have stepped in repeatedly, preventing price from falling further. Think of it as a floor.

Resistance is where sellers repeatedly push price back down. A ceiling.

When support breaks, it often becomes resistance. When resistance breaks, it becomes support. These level flips are key trading opportunities.

Indicators are mathematical calculations based on price and volume. They help you identify trends, momentum, and potential reversals.

Golden rule: Never rely on a single indicator. Use two or three together for confirmation. If the RSI says oversold AND price is at a key support level AND there is a bullish candle pattern — that is a much stronger signal than any one of those alone.

Good traders protect capital first. A common rule is to never risk more than 1–2% of your account on a single trade.

Risk/Reward: Before entering, know your stop loss and target. If your stop is 20 pips away, your target should be at least 40 pips — a 1:2 ratio. This means you can be wrong half the time and still be profitable.