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Forex Journal Team

June 8, 20261 min read

How to Read Forex Charts Like a Professional Trader

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Reading Forex Charts

The Three Chart Types

Line Charts — closing price over time, good for big picture Bar Charts — OHLC for each period Candlestick Charts — most popular, easy to read

What to Look For

  • Trend direction (HH/HL = up, LH/LL = down)
  • Support and resistance levels
  • Candlestick patterns (doji, engulfing, hammer)

Start with the daily chart for trend. Use 1H or 4H for entry timing. Never trade against the daily trend.

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