{"id":7848,"date":"2026-02-07T09:42:47","date_gmt":"2026-02-07T09:42:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/?p=7848"},"modified":"2026-02-07T09:42:47","modified_gmt":"2026-02-07T09:42:47","slug":"trading-indicator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/financial-market-articles\/trading-indicator\/","title":{"rendered":"What is an indicator and its types?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve used a price chart, then you\u2019ve probably seen lines, shapes, or colored areas on top of prices or below the prices. These lines are indicators, which are among the most common tools for traders looking to analyze price movements in the markets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators are often misunderstood. Some traders see them as magical predictive tools, while others think they don\u2019t offer anything but confusion. The truth is likely somewhere in between.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before getting deeper here, let\u2019s address a simple question that\u2019s often asked by most new traders, but unfortunately, they\u2019re usually too embarrassed to ask:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an indicator<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An indicator is a calculation based on price, volume, or time, which can help traders analyze market behavior. In other words, an indicator does not replace the actual price; it provides a different method for evaluating what the market trend might be doing.<br \/>\nIndicators do not provide signals; they are tools for observing market movement. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another basic concept to help you understand indicators is:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>What is an Indicator Used For?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators can assist traders in identifying trends, momentum, volatility, and possible reversal points. While they do not provide certainty, when used appropriately, indicators can minimize guesswork in making trades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When traders have difficulty using indicators, it is typically not because indicators are inaccurate, but rather, they either do not understand how to use an indicator correctly, or they do not know how to interpret the data provided by an indicator.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Trading Indicators Work<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fundamentally, trading indicators are based on mathematical equations that build on the history of the price action and volume in a specific manner to produce a visual representation (i.e., an indicator chart).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To develop indicators, various types of information can be employed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The inputs include the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Price <\/strong>(open, high, low, close)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Volume<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Time<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, a Moving Average computes the average price over a designated number of periods. A 50-period Moving Average adds the last 50 prices and divides them by 50. As new pricing data comes in, the oldest price data is dropped off, and the calculation is based on the new data.<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong>Read More: <a href=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/financial-market-articles\/key-trading-indicators\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How These 3 Key Indicators Improve Your Trading Accuracy<\/a><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This calculation produces a smoother price trend, allowing traders to see more easily the direction of the trend.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some indicators are sensitive to changes in the price action and, as such, will respond quicker to price movement; this makes them more useful for short-term trading while simultaneously producing a greater number of false signals. Conversely, slow-moving indicators are steadier.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a result, no indicator can ever give a perfect result in all situations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators are divided visually into two categories:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those that appear directly on the price chart<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Those that appear in a separate window below the chart<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/platforms\/#platmt5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>MetaTrader platform<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span>cTrader platforms<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have indicators that are easy to learn into, customize, and back test.<br \/>\nHowever, most traders begin developing their understanding of indicators on a demo account offered by brokers such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>OTET Markets<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, where you have the ability to practice and learn without any risk of losing real money.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you learn how an indicator has been calculated, the more you will be able to make use of it instead of relying upon it blindly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8205 \" src=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicator2.jpg\" alt=\"Types of Trading Indicators - otet\" width=\"485\" height=\"323\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicator2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicator2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicator2-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>Types of Trading Indicators<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many different kinds of indicators can be used in trading based on what they are measuring. Each type answers a specific question regarding the market condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Trend Indicators<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main use of trend indicators is to determine the overall trend in the market; the question trend indicators seek to answer is, Is the market moving up, down, or sideways?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some common trend indicators are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving Averages<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MACD (Moving Average Convergence Divergence)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parabolic SAR<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trend indicators work best during times when the market is trending. In a sideways market, they may provide misleading signals. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trend indicators do not give you an exact indication as to when you should buy &amp; sell. They will help you keep in tune with the overall direction of the market &amp; stay in line with it.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Momentum Indicators<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momentum indicators measure the price movement speed. They assist traders in understanding whether a trend is gaining strength or weakening. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common momentum indicators are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSI (Relative Strength Index)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stochastic Oscillator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">CCI (Commodity Channel Index)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These indicators are generally used for identifying overbought or oversold conditions. However, \u201coverbought\u201d doesn\u2019t mean price must fall, and \u201coversold\u201d doesn\u2019t mean price must rise. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Momentum indicators should not be thought of as buy\/sell signals but rather as cautionary signs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Volatility Indicators<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators of volatility reflect price level changes regardless of their direction, rather than showing which direction prices are moving.\u00a0 <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some examples of volatility indicators are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bollinger Bands<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Average True Range (ATR)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Standard Deviation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volatility tends to be high during news releases or when the price breaks out of a range whereas volatility is low during consolidation or sideways price movement. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volatility indicators are useful for risk management as they can be used to set stop-loss orders based on price level fluctuations.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<h3><b>Volume Indicators<\/b><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume indicators <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tell<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> how much trading is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">occurring;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">are<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">used to verify<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> price <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movement<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Common volume indicators include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On-Balance Volume (OBV)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume Oscillator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Accumulation\/Distribution<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u200b\u200bAn<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">upward<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">price<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">movement<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backed<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">by high volume<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> likely to be sustainable<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> price <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">increases backed by low<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> volume <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">high<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">risk<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">of recession<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centralized<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">volume<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">not<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">available<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">for all markets; however,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> volume indicators are <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">commonly<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> used in stocks and futures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-8204 \" src=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicato3.jpg\" alt=\"How to Choose the Right Indicator for Your Strategy\" width=\"450\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicato3.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicato3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/otetmarkets.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/what-is-Indicato3-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><b>How to Choose the Right Indicator for Your Strategy<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right indicator is all about what fits your trading style rather than finding the best one.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Start by asking yourself a few questions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I trade short-term or long-term?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I prefer trending markets or range-bound markets?<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do I want early signals or more confirmation?<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Day traders might prefer momentum indicators that provide fast signals. Swing traders might find the trend indicator appealing. Position traders might rely on slower indicators <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to avoid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> market<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> noise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thing<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remember<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">you should avoid<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> using overload indicators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, because<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">this<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">will<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">add confusion<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">conflicting signals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A good rule of thumb is:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One trend indicator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One momentum or confirmation indicator<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Price action as the foundation<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Backtesting<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of all indicators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">also very important<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Always<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">test<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">an<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicator <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">historical<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">data<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prior to using<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">with<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">actual<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">funds;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">most<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> platforms allow <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">users<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">backtest<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> easily.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, indicators <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do not<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> create <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">profits;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">your<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rules, discipline, and risk management <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">do.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Using Indicators in Different Markets (Forex, Stocks, Crypto)<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators act differently depending on the market you are trading. Market structure, volatility &amp; trading hours all affect how they behave.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The table below is a practical comparison to show how indicators are usually used in different markets.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>Market<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Key Characteristics<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Best-Used Indicators<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>Practical Notes<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Forex<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High liquidity, 24-hour trading<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving Averages, RSI, ATR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Works well with trend and momentum tools due to smooth price flow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stocks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Session-based trading, volume-driven<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Volume indicators, MACD, Bollinger Bands<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gaps and earnings reports can distort indicator signals<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Crypto<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Extreme volatility, news-sensitive<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">RSI, Bollinger Bands, ATR<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators must be adjusted due to sharp swings and thin liquidity<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the Forex market, indicators<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> tend to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">run<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">smoothly<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">due to<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> deep liquidity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">;<\/span> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">thus, trend<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> indicators <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">typically operate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> well on<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> major <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">currencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the stock market, volume is typically more important than trend. If there is no volume to back a breakout, it will likely fail.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In crypto markets, indicators should be set with wider settings than normal due to volatility. Otherwise, tight parameters may result in receiving many false signals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regardless of the market, indicators should always be adapted rather than copied blindly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Limitations and Common Mistakes with Trading Indicators<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indicators provide a lot of information about the market; however, there are also limitations to what they can indicate. The distinction between successful traders and unsuccessful traders is a trader\u2019s understanding of these limits and why they exist.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most prominent limitation of an indicator is lag. Most indicators are based on the past (historical) data; therefore, they will only react after the price has already moved.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another limitation is that many traders view indicators as a way to predict price action rather than see them as a way to describe the current state of the market.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many traders also tend to be overly optimistic. When a trader adjusts the parameters of the indicator to match their experience, they often feel disappointed in their future trades.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another common mistake is that many traders overlook the market context of being in a trend or range. For example, the RSI of 70 in a strong trend is not the same as being at 70 in a neutral range.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, many traders depend on indicators too emotionally. Indicators can serve as a useful tool for decision-making, but they should not replace the critical thinking a trader needs to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Conclusion<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trading Indicators are neither magical nor useless. They are tools; just like any tool, how well they are used determines their value.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you learn to read the indicators and have a good understanding of how they work, you can use them to clarify trends in the market, measure momentum, and effectively manage your risk management. Conversely, if you do not have the skill set needed to read the indicator, it can create confusion and give you false confidence in your trades.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keep it simple! Learn what each of the indicators is measuring. Use fewer indicators (not more). Combine your indicators with price action and good risk management techniques.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s also important to remember that indicators improve with experience. Initially, they may seem overwhelming or even conflicting. However, over time, patterns become clearer, and traders learn which tools align best with their decision-making process.<br \/>\nThe aim isn&#8217;t to react to every signal but to build confidence in interpreting market conditions. When used consistently and patiently, indicators serve as a support system rather than a source of stress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most importantly, do not ever forget that INDICATORS assist you in decision-making. They do not make your decisions for you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019ve used a price chart, then you\u2019ve probably seen lines, shapes, or colored areas on top of prices or below the prices. 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