How to Read Candlestick Charts
Learn how candlestick charts show open, high, low, close, trend, and volatility for stocks, ETFs, crypto, and futures.
What a candle shows
Each candlestick summarizes price action for a specific time period. The body shows the distance between the open and close, while the wick shows the session high and low. Green candles usually mean the close was above the open, and red candles usually mean the close was below the open.
Why traders use them
Candles make momentum and volatility easier to scan than a simple line chart. A long body can point to strong buying or selling pressure, while long wicks can show rejection near a price level.
How to use them on ProStockCharts
Open any ticker page, switch the chart from Line to Candle, and compare multiple ranges such as 1D, 1M, 1Y, and 5Y. The same chart tools work across stocks, ETFs, crypto, commodities, and futures.