MARKET EDUCATION · X TRADING CODE
Learn candlesticks, one concept at a time.
Start learning candlesticks with the free XTC Candles Living Book: candle anatomy, price observation, interactive diagrams and practical learning.
Open Candles — Free →Start with what a candle records
A candle summarises the open, high, low and close of price during a chosen period. Its body shows the distance between open and close. Its wicks show the extremes recorded in that period.
Understand both directions
A bullish candle closes above its open. A bearish candle closes below its open. A completed candle shows recorded prices; it does not reveal every movement or the order in which those prices happened.
Observe before interpreting
Read the prices and shape first. Then consider the surrounding chart and the timeframe. Avoid treating one candle shape as a guaranteed outcome.
Practise in the Living Book
The free Candles Living Book connects explanations with interactive diagrams and learning exercises. Available content is being refined as the book develops. Start from the basics and keep your own notes.