STAGE 02 OF 07
Reading the Market
Charts, structure, activity and context
Learn what market data actually tells you—and where interpretation begins.
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Study sequence
01OHLC data and candlesticksA candlestick compresses trades into four prices for a chosen interval.Estimated 8–12 min · Interactive knowledge check○02Trends, ranges and market regimesMarket structure is a descriptive framework, not a guaranteed prediction.Estimated 8–12 min · Interactive knowledge check○03Volume, liquidity and participationVolume tells you how much traded; liquidity concerns the ability to transact.Estimated 8–12 min · Interactive knowledge check○04Volatility and the meaning of a typical moveVolatility measures how widely prices vary; it does not tell you direction.Estimated 8–12 min · Interactive knowledge check○05Sessions, events and trading contextCalendar events and liquidity cycles can overwhelm otherwise neat chart patterns.Estimated 8–12 min · Interactive knowledge check○
STAGE CHECKRIDE
Demonstrate your understanding
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