Reading charts and timing

Reading charts and timing

A candle summarises opening, closing, high and low prices over an interval. That chart interval is separate from a contract’s expiry. Compare the labels and selected market before drawing conclusions; an attractive pattern alone is not a forecast.

What indicators can and cannot show

Indicators transform price observations into another view of the same data. Changing their settings changes the output. Agreement between several indicators is not independent proof of a future move; record assumptions and recognise uncertainty when examining a chart.

Understanding market labels

Currency pairs, commodities and cryptocurrency labels describe different reference markets. A trading contract does not necessarily grant ownership of the asset shown. Check the instrument’s definition, settlement rules and trading schedule before interpreting a quoted price.

Using the demo account

Demo mode records simulated activity using virtual funds. Confirm the selected account mode before interacting. A virtual balance cannot be withdrawn, and a favourable demo result does not establish what would happen with real money.

Understand the financial risk

Short-term financial contracts can cause loss of the amount committed. Repeated losses can accumulate quickly, and increasing exposure to recover losses can worsen them. Educational material, an attractive interface and past performance do not remove uncertainty.

Common questions