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Heikin-Ashi is modified candlestick charting technique from Japan, meaning "average bar". By averaging prices, Heikin-Ashi smooths price action, making trends clearer and reducing market noise.
HA Close = (Open + High + Low + Close) / 4 HA Open = (Previous HA Open + Previous HA Close) / 2 HA High = Max(High, HA Open, HA Close) HA Low = Min(Low, HA Open, HA Close) Where: Open, High, Low, Close = Actual prices HA = Heikin-Ashi calculated prices
Standard Heikin-Ashi: Basic average bars
Heikin-Ashi Smoothed: Applies moving average to HA again
HA + Traditional Candlesticks: Displays both charts for comparison
HA Patterns: Consecutive green/red candles indicate strong trend
Consecutive Green Candles: Strong uptrend, hold long
Consecutive Red Candles: Strong downtrend, hold short
Green Candle No Lower Shadow: Very strong uptrend
Red Candle No Upper Shadow: Very strong downtrend
Small Body with Long Shadows: Trend may weaken or reverse
Color Change: Red to green is buy signal, green to red is sell signal
Consecutive Small Bodies: Consolidation state, await breakout
Heikin-Ashi is best used for identifying and following trends. Consecutive same-color candles indicate strong trend; hold positions. When candle color starts changing, may signal trend reversal. Heikin-Ashi filters market noise making trends clearer, but also increases lag. Many traders use Heikin-Ashi alongside traditional candlesticks: HA for trend identification, traditional for precise entry. Heikin-Ashi can also be combined with other indicators like moving averages or RSI.
Clearly displays trends, filters market noise, reduces false signals, visually intuitive, suitable for trend following
Significant lag, doesn't show actual prices, may miss optimal entry points, not suitable for precise price analysis, advantages less obvious in ranging markets
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