abstrak:A candlestick chart, or Heikin Ashi, is a sort of price chart that uses candlesticks. Japanese candlesticks that have been modified. A Heikin Ashi chart filters out market noise and gives you a clearer picture of the trend.
A candlestick chart, or Heikin Ashi, is a sort of price chart that uses candlesticks.
Japanese candlesticks that have been modified.
A Heikin Ashi chart filters out market noise and gives you a clearer picture of the trend.
This means that the trend is easier to spot for new traders.
The Heikin Ashi charts allow experienced traders stay in trending trades while still being able to observe conventional chart pattern setups.
Heikin Ashi candlesticks resemble traditional Japanese candlesticks in appearance, however they are not the same.
Heikin Ashi differs from standard Japanese candlestick charts in that the open is based on the previous session's open and close, eliminating any gaps between candlesticks (or bars).
Candlestick Formula to Calculate a Heikin Ashi Candlestick Price
Price | Candlestick | Formula |
Open | Previous candle | (Open + Close)/2 |
High | Current candle | The highest point |
Low | Current candle | The lowest point |
Close | Current candle | (Open + High + Low + Close)/4 |
Heikin Ashi's Benefits
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Heikin Ashi, when compared to the traditional Japanese candlestick chart, slows down the market and eliminates needless false signals.
False signals and retracements are reduced, giving your price action analysis more confidence.
The visual representation of a “strong trend” allows you to continue in the trade without having to second-guess yourself or react rashly.
Heikin Ashi's disadvantages
Heikin Ashi has a few flaws.
Any indicator that works by slowing the signals down is only useful when the price is trending.
Heikin Ashi will kick yo ashi in a sideways or choppy market.
Because Heikin Ashin smooths the price, it might be slow to spot trend reversals, which means that if you're in a trade, you'll get a late signal to cancel it and lose any unrealized profits.
Heikin Ashi isn't suitable for scalping or very short-term trading.
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