Category: Technical Analysis

Most traders learn about moving averages when they first study technical analysis, but quickly abandon them as they learn about other more complex technical indicators. There’s a perception among some traders that successful trading systems need to be complex in […]

A lot of traders have asked me why we decided to implement a backtesting engine in TrendSpider. That’s a great question – because backtesting is an interesting thing, to say the least. Let’s start with a definition: Backtesting is the […]

Most people that see technical indicators for the first time feel a bit overwhelmed by all of the lines and numbers. It’s a lot like showing an equation containing a sigma symbol (Σ) to a fifth-grader — it might make […]

Of all of the features available on the TrendSpider platform, few are more intriguing than our Raindrop Charts. Raindrop Charts are a unique-to-the-platform candlestick style that allows our users to easily see the volume distribution across a candle. There are […]

Most traders are familiar with doji candlestick patterns, which indicate that there’s a lot of indecision in the market. While indecision doesn’t always lead to a reversal, it does suggest that the previous trend is likely losing steam. This can […]

Candlestick patterns are a great decision support tool for active traders. Bullish and bearish engulfings have an ideal mix of reliability and frequency that makes them a powerful addition to any trader’s repertoire. They can be very helpful for predicting […]

As technical analysis has become more and more prevalent, candlestick charts have become the default for most active traders. Unlike line or bar charts, candlestick charts provide five data points (open, high, low, close, and percentage change) to help traders […]

Candlestick patterns are a great decision support tool for active traders. While dragonfly and gravestone doji may not be 100% accurate on their own, they can be incredibly useful for confirming a bullish or bearish reversal that’s supported with other […]

Candlestick patterns are a great way to assess market sentiment at a glance. While they aren’t very reliable on their own, many traders use them to confirm other technical indicators or chart patterns and tilt the odds in their favor. […]

TrendSpider is happy to share a blog by Paul Bratby, founder and CEO of Trade The Fifth, which focuses on Elliot Waves that occur in the financial markets. To learn more about Elliot Waves and their technology, continue reading!