Intermediate Track

Technical Analysis

Master chart reading, candlestick patterns, indicators, and price action trading across 10 comprehensive guides.

📊 Recommended for: Traders who have completed the Forex Basics track or have some basic knowledge of currency markets.
All Technical Analysis Guides

Guide 1
Introduction to Candlestick Charts and How to Read Them
Candlestick charts are the language of price. Learn how to read open, close, high and low — and what each candle tells you about market psychology.
⏱ 10 min read
Intermediate


Guide 2
The 12 Most Powerful Candlestick Patterns You Must Know
From hammer and doji to engulfing patterns and morning star — these 12 formations repeat across all markets and timeframes.
⏱ 14 min read
Intermediate


Guide 3
Support and Resistance: How to Identify and Trade Key Levels
The most fundamental concept in technical analysis. Learn how to draw S&R levels correctly and how to trade breakouts and bounces.
⏱ 11 min read
Intermediate


Guide 4
Trend Lines, Channels and Wedges — Trading Price Structure
Markets move in trends. Learn how to draw trend lines correctly, identify channel patterns and spot trend reversals before they happen.
⏱ 9 min read
Intermediate


Guide 5
Moving Averages: Simple, Exponential and How to Use Them
The most widely used indicators in trading. Learn the difference between SMA and EMA and the most effective MA crossover strategies.
⏱ 10 min read
Intermediate


Guide 6
RSI — How to Use the Relative Strength Index Correctly
RSI is one of the most misused indicators. This guide shows you how to apply it for real setups, including divergence and overbought/oversold levels.
⏱ 9 min read
Intermediate


Guide 7
MACD: The Complete Trading Guide
The MACD is a momentum and trend indicator. Learn how the signal line crossover, zero line and histogram give you actionable trade signals.
⏱ 11 min read
Intermediate


Guide 8
Fibonacci Retracements and Extensions Explained
Fibonacci levels are not magic — but they work because enough traders watch them. Learn how to apply 23.6%, 38.2%, 61.8% levels to real trades.
⏱ 10 min read
Intermediate


Guide 9
Bollinger Bands: Strategy, Squeeze and Breakouts
Bollinger Bands measure volatility. The squeeze setup is one of the most powerful setups in forex. Learn how to trade it correctly.
⏱ 8 min read
Intermediate


Guide 10
Chart Patterns: Head and Shoulders, Triangles, Double Tops
Chart patterns form repeatedly in every market. Learn the 10 most reliable patterns and how to measure profit targets from each.
⏱ 13 min read
Intermediate

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Arslan Ali — Lead Analyst, AAFX.IO
10+ years trading forex & crypto

Technical analysis is the foundation of Arslan’s trading approach. These guides distil 10+ years of chart reading into actionable lessons. About Arslan →

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