Technical Analysis

Charts, indicators, and price-action guides — read the market like a chartist.

An ascending trendline connecting higher lows on a price chart during an uptrend

beginnerHow to Draw Trendlines CorrectlyStep-by-step guide to drawing accurate trendlines, spotting valid breaks versus false breaks, and using trendlines alongside other technical tools.

Close-up of bullish and bearish candlesticks on a forex price chart

beginnerHow to Read Candlestick ChartsLearn how to read candlestick charts step by step: what the open, high, low and close mean, and how candle shape reveals buyer and seller strength.

Chart showing price bouncing off a support level and stalling at a resistance level

beginnerSupport and Resistance ExplainedA practical guide to support and resistance: how to identify these levels on a chart, why they work, and how to trade bounces, breaks and retests.

A trading chart with candlesticks, trendlines and indicators illustrating technical analysis

beginnerTechnical Analysis for Beginners: A Complete GuideLearn technical analysis from scratch: how charts, price action and indicators work together to help traders read markets and manage risk.

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intermediateBollinger Bands Explained: Reading Volatility on a ChartLearn how Bollinger Bands work, what the squeeze and the walk mean, why price touching a band is not a signal, and how to combine bands with other tools.

Chart showing a head and shoulders pattern and a triangle consolidation pattern

intermediateChart Patterns: Head and Shoulders, Triangles and FlagsA visual guide to the most important chart patterns in technical analysis, including head and shoulders, double tops, triangles, and flags, with examples.

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intermediateDivergence Trading Explained (RSI & MACD)An intermediate guide to divergence trading: what divergence is, regular vs hidden divergence, bullish vs bearish, how to spot it on RSI and MACD, and how to trade it with confirmation and a stop.

Fibonacci retracement levels drawn over a price pullback within an uptrend

intermediateFibonacci Retracement: A Practical GuideLearn how to draw and use Fibonacci retracement levels in trading, including the key ratios, real chart examples, and common mistakes to avoid.

Price chart with a 50-period and 200-period moving average line overlaid on candlesticks

intermediateHow to Use Moving Averages in TradingA practical guide to moving averages: SMA vs EMA, popular periods, crossover strategies, and common mistakes traders make when using them.

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intermediateIchimoku Cloud Explained: The All-in-One Trend SystemLearn how the Ichimoku Cloud works, what its five lines and the kumo cloud mean, how to read trend, momentum and support at a glance, and the mistakes to avoid.

MACD indicator panel with signal line crossover and histogram below a price chart

intermediateMACD Explained for TradersA clear guide to the MACD indicator: how it's calculated, how to read the signal line crossovers and histogram, and how to use MACD divergence.

RSI indicator panel below a price chart showing overbought and oversold zones

intermediateRSI Indicator: How to Use It (and Common Mistakes)Learn how the RSI indicator works, how to read overbought and oversold levels, RSI divergence, and the most common mistakes traders make with it.

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intermediateTimeframes Explained: Which One Should You Trade?Learn how forex and CFD trading timeframes work, how top-down analysis combines multiple timeframes, and how to choose the right one for your style.

Illustration of several common candlestick patterns including doji, hammer and engulfing candles

intermediateTop 10 Candlestick Patterns Every Trader Should KnowThe 10 most useful candlestick patterns explained with examples: doji, engulfing, hammer, shooting star, and more, plus how to trade them responsibly.