Chart Patterns Course

Read candlesticks and recognize the classic chart patterns: cup with handle, double bottoms, triangles, flags and more. This course is free, needs no sign-up, and works through the lessons below in order. Each lesson ends with links to the next one.

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Lessons

1. 01Candlestick PatternsHow to read candles and the main single, two- and three-candle patterns, with their limits.5 min read
2. 02Chart PatternsThe hub for chart patterns: types, bases vs. classic patterns, confirmation and common mistakes.6 min read
3. 03Cup with Handle PatternThe classic bullish base: how to read the cup, the handle, the buy point and breakout volume.5 min read
4. 04Double Bottom and Double TopThe W base and the M top: buy points, the undercut, volume, confirmation and failures.6 min read
5. 05Head and Shoulders PatternThe classic reversal pattern: shoulders, head, neckline, volume, confirmation and the measured move.7 min read
6. 06Wedges and TrianglesAscending, descending and symmetrical triangles, rising and falling wedges: how to draw and trade them.6 min read
7. 07Flags and PennantsBull and bear flags and pennants: the flagpole, the pause, breakout volume, stops and failures.5 min read
8. 08Flat BasesComing soon
9. 09Ascending BasesComing soon

Lessons marked “coming soon” are being written and will join the course as they’re published.