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TRADING 101: FUNDAMENTALS

Explore beginner-friendly guides on market analysis, including candlestick patterns and chart interpretation, to build a solid trading foundation.

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Introduction to Technical Analysis: Foundations

Everything you need to know about technical analysis and why it’s important for trading success

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Ultimate Guide to Chart Pattern Analysis

A beginner’s guide to understanding chart patterns and the most common types 

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3 Continuation Patterns You Need to Know

A deep dive into the most common continuation patterns: flags, pennants, and wedges

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How to Identify Triangular Chart Patterns

Learn about triangular continuation patterns and how to identify their angles

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What Are Neckline Continuation Patterns?

Everything you need to know about patterns like cup and handle, and head and shoulders

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What Are Candlesticks and Their Different Types?

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Part 1: What Are Neutral Candlesticks?

Simple guide to neutral candlesticks as a type of chart pattern and its indicators

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Part 2: What Are Bearish Candlesticks?

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Part 3: What Are Bullish Candlesticks?

A guide to understanding bullish candlesticks as a type of chart pattern and its indicators

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Moving Averages Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide

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Introduction to Bollinger Bands

Beginner’s guide to using bollinger bands to measure volatility, spot trends, and more

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How to Use Moving Averages to Predict Market Cycles

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What is Open Interest and Volume in Crypto Trading?

A deep dive into how volume and open interest help reveal market trends and potential price movements

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Complete Guide to Identifying Market Extremes

A step-by-step guide to identifying and trading blowoff tops and selling climaxes in crypto markets

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How to Identify Market Sentiment With Use Put-Call Ratios

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