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In the financial market, investors and traders often need to analyze market trends and price changes in order to make wise decisions. As an effective analytical tool, candle chart technology is widely used in stock, foreign exchange and commodity markets. This paper will introduce the basic principle, operation steps and application of candle diagram technology in market analysis.

The basic principle of candle diagram technology

Candle chart technology originated in Japan and was first used to analyze the rice futures market. It consists of a series of candle-shaped charts, and each candle represents the market price change over a period of time. Candle chart consists of four main elements: opening price, closing price, highest price and lowest price. The solid line of each candle line represents the price range between the opening price and the closing price, and the upper and lower shadow lines represent the price fluctuation between the highest price and the lowest price.

The basic principle of candle chart technology is to predict market trends and price changes by observing the shape and mode of candle chart. Different candle forms can provide different information, such as upward trend, downward trend, market reversal and so on. By studying the shape and mode of candle chart, investors can better grasp the trend and changes of the market and make more accurate trading decisions.

Operation steps of candle diagram technology

1. Collecting data: First, we need to collect corresponding market data, including opening price, closing price, highest price and lowest price. These data can be obtained through trading platforms or professional financial data providers.

2. Draw a candle map: draw the collected market data into a candle map. Each candle represents the price change over a period of time. You can choose different time intervals, such as daily chart, weekly chart or monthly chart.

3. Analyze the shape of the candle: observe the shape and pattern of the candle diagram to find the signal of market trend and price change. Common candle forms are positive line, negative line, cross star, hammer line and so on.

4. Identify trends and signals: Identify market trends and price change signals by comparing the shapes and patterns of multiple candle lines. For example, multiple rising positive lines may indicate an upward trend, while multiple falling negative lines may indicate a downward trend.

5. Make trading strategy: Make trading strategy according to the analysis results. For example, in the upward trend, you can consider buying stocks or other financial assets; In the downward trend, you can consider selling or shorting.

Application of candle diagram technology in market analysis

Candle diagram technology is widely used in market analysis. The following are several common application scenarios:

1. Trend analysis: Candle chart can help investors analyze market trends and judge whether it is an upward trend, a downward trend or a sideways shock. By observing the continuous candle shape, we can better grasp the market trend.

2. Reversal signal: Some special patterns in the candle chart can provide the signal of market reversal. For example, the hammer line is a common reversal signal, which appears in the downward trend and may indicate that the market is about to reverse and rise.

3. Support level and resistance level: Candle chart can help investors determine support level and resistance level. Support level means that after the price falls to a certain level, there may be buying and the price will rebound; Resistance level means that after the price rises to a certain level, there may be selling and the price will fall back.