Price Action

Analyzing market behavior using raw price movement without heavy reliance on indicators.

Part of Technical Analysis

What you will learn

This scope is designed to help you build a practical understanding of Price Action. Lessons move from core definitions to real-world context and common failure points.

Lessons

Reading in order is recommended, but each lesson stands on its own.

12 min read
Intermediate

Context in Price Action

An in-depth explanation of how contextual factors shape the interpretation of price action, including trend, structure, location, volatility, time, and multi-timeframe alignment. The article shows how context appears on charts and why it matters for reading market behavior.

12 min read
Beginner

Why Simplicity Matters in Charts

A clear, minimalist chart reveals the core behavior of price by reducing noise, sharpening structure, and improving interpretability. This article defines chart simplicity, shows how it appears visually, and explains why disciplined minimalism helps analysts read price action more reliably.

12 min read
Intermediate

Price Symmetry Explained

Price symmetry describes the tendency for market swings to mirror earlier swings in size, duration, or shape. Understanding where symmetry appears on charts helps interpret crowd behavior and frame price action objectively without implying predictions or recommendations.

12 min read
Intermediate

Common Price Action Misconceptions

A rigorous look at frequent misunderstandings in price action analysis, how they appear on charts, and why context, volatility, and market structure matter when interpreting price behavior without prescriptive trading advice or setups. Clarifies lines versus zones, candles versus sequences, breakouts, gaps, and timeframes.

12 min read
Intermediate

Limitations of Pure Price Action

An examination of what price-only chart reading can and cannot reveal. The article defines the limitations of pure price action, shows how they appear on charts, explains why they matter for interpretation, and illustrates practical contexts where relying solely on price can mislead.