Let me be honest with you.
The first time you open a crypto chart, it looks scary.
Red and green candles everywhere.
Lines moving up and down.
It feels like you need to be an expert.
You don’t.
Welcome to Day 12 of the 90-Day Crypto Learning Challenge 🚀
Today, I’ll show you how to read a chart, not predict the future.
First: What Is a Crypto Chart?
A chart simply shows:
Price
Time
Trading activity
That’s it.
It’s information — not a crystal ball.
Candles (The Red & Green Bars)
Each candle shows:
Where price opened
Where price closed
The high and low during that time
Green candle → price went up
Red candle → price went down
📌 Candles tell a story of buyers vs sellers.
Timeframes (Very Important)
Timeframes show how much time one candle represents.
Examples:
5m = 5 minutes
1h = 1 hour
1D = 1 day
📌 Short timeframes move fast.
📌 Long timeframes are calmer.
Beginners should start with higher timeframes.
Volume (The Quiet Power)
Volume shows:
How much trading is happening
High volume = strong interest
Low volume = weak interest
📌 Price + volume together give better context.
Trends (The Direction)
Markets usually move in trends:
Uptrend → higher highs, higher lows
Downtrend → lower highs, lower lows
Sideways → price moving in a range
📌 Trend shows direction, not certainty.
What We Are NOT Using Yet
No indicators.
No complicated tools.
No predictions.
Right now, we’re just learning how to read the screen.
The Big Takeaway
Charts show information, not predictions.
They help you understand what’s happening — not what must happen.
Learning this first saves you from confusion later.
Let’s Keep Building Together
You don’t need to rush.
You don’t need every indicator.
You just need clarity.
👉 If you want an indicator tutorial next, react with 👍
And if you’re still learning with me, comment “DAY 12” 🚀