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How to Read a Candlestick Chart
Open, high, low, close: a guide to the chart traders use most, and the limits of chart patterns.
Lynktor Editorial Team · 1 min read
Updated Sep 8, 2026
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Key terms
Bear MarketA period when a broad market index falls 20% or more from its recent high.Bull MarketA period of rising prices, often defined as a 20% gain from a recent low.CorrectionA decline of 10% to 20% from a recent peak.LiquidityHow quickly an asset can be turned into cash without moving its price.VolatilityHow widely an asset's price swings over time.