What are forex candlesticks & how do they work?

Forex candlesticks originated from Japan a very long time ago, and they have become popular since then. What makes them the preferred chart type for many Forex traders is that every single candlestick contains information about the opening price, closing price, the highest price point, and the lowest price point for every given period.

Why do traders use Candlestick charts?

Candlesticks are useful when trading as they show four price points (open, close, high, and low) throughout the period of time the trader specifies. Many algorithms are based on the same price information shown in candlestick charts. Trading is often dictated by emotion, which can be read in candlestick charts.

What are bearish candlestick patterns in forex?

Bearish candlestick patterns in Forex are the direct opposites of their bullish counterparts. They suggest a continuation of a major downtrend or the beginning of a new downtrend. These are the most common types of bearish candlestick patterns in Forex: A candlestick that has a long wick above it with a tiny body underneath.

What does the'real body' on a candlestick mean?

The wide part of the candlestick is called the "real body" and tells investors whether the closing price was higher or lower than the opening price (black/red if the stock closed lower, white/green if the stock closed higher). Candlestick charts display the high, low, open, and closing prices of a security for a specific period.