Learn · Price Action
Candlesticks, Patterns & Practice
Follow the learning path below: start with the basics, study each pattern, practice building candles, then test yourself with the quiz.
OHLC: Open, High, Low, Close
Every candlestick compresses a time period (1m, 1H, 4H, etc.) into four data points. Understanding these is the foundation for reading any chart.
Open
Where the period started. This is the first trade price of the candle.
High
The highest price reached during the period. Defines the top of the wick.
Low
The lowest price reached during the period. Defines the bottom of the wick.
Close
Where the period ended. If close > open, the candle is bullish (green).
Key anatomy
Body
Distance between open and close. Shows the strength of the move.
Wicks (shadows)
Lines extending beyond the body. Show price rejection at those levels.