NOW YOU KNOW!
Hopefully by now you've got a decent grasp on the basics of
trading:
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What positions you can take based on the direction of your
bet (long vs. short).
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What order types exist and which scenarios they are at
their best.
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What you should keep in mind when setting
your orders.
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The bid-ask spread is the difference
between the highest bid and the lowest ask.
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V. Technical Analysis Basics
Technical analysis is a
holistic framework for
trading. It's not an exact
science by any means, but
many people find it useful to
evaluate the markets,
manage their trading
activities, and monitor their
performance.
While some cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin undoubtedly have a strong
fundamental thesis behind them, fundamentals play a lesser part in
pricing the crypto markets.
In all honesty, much of the action is driven by speculation. Technical
analysis can help you keep up with that action in a way that's dictated by
market data.
In this chapter, we'll cover some of the key concepts and terms related to
the art (and not science) of TA. Even if you don't plan to use TA in your
trading, this can help you with keeping up with what's happening in the
markets.
Candlestick charts
A candlestick chart is a graphical representation of the price of an asset for
a given timeframe. It's made up of candlesticks, each representing the
same amount of time.
For example, a 1-hour chart shows candlesticks that each represent a
period of one hour. A 1-day chart shows candlesticks that each represent
a period of one day, and so on.
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Daily chart of Bitcoin. Each candlestick represents one day of trading.
A candlestick is made up of four data points: the Open, High, Low, and
Close (also referred to as the OHLC values). The Open and Close are the
first and last recorded price for the given timeframe, while the Low and
High are the lowest and highest recorded price, respectively.
Candlestick charts are one of the most important tools for analyzing
financial data. Candlesticks date back to the 17th century Japan but have
been refined in the early 20th century by trading pioneers such as Charles
Dow.
Candlestick chart analysis is one of the most common ways to look at the
Bitcoin market using technical analysis.
Want to learn how to read candlestick charts? Check out:
⬥
A Beginner's Guide to Candlestick Charts
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bit.ly/AcademyEBook21
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