Summary
Candlestick formations are one of the most widely used charting methods in the modern trading world. They paint the picture of the trading world before our very eyes, but what story do they have to tell us? Navin Prithyani forex expert and analyst is joining us at FXStreet to broaden our understanding of candlesticks. He will take us beyond the basics and into the deeper understanding of what the market Buyers and Sellers are REALLY thinking and how their struggle is shaped in such a simple, yet complex form, the Japanese Candlestick.Latest Live Videos
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