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Understanding Timeframes

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Charts can show different time periods. Each candle represents that much time.

Common timeframes:

  • 1D (1 Day) - Each candle = 1 day of trading
  • 1W (1 Week) - Each candle = 1 week
  • 1M (1 Month) - Each candle = 1 month

Pro tip:

  • Short timeframes (1D) = Good for active traders
  • Long timeframes (1M, 1Y) = Good for investors

Zoomed out, the market almost always goes up over decades.