Field notes for chart readers

Articles written for people at the start of candlestick study — focused on one technique or mistake per post rather than broad market commentary.

Notebook open beside a candlestick chart on tablet

Guide · 8 min read · 12 March 2026

Reading Your First Doji Without Overreacting

The doji is often the first pattern beginners spot — and the first they misread. Learn the three checks that separate meaningful indecision from noise.

Support level marked on a price chart

Technique · 10 min read · 28 February 2026

Using Candle Clusters at Support and Resistance

Horizontal levels become more useful when you know which candle shapes tend to appear as price approaches them — and which shapes suggest a level may fail.