All About Candlestick Charting

Master the Art of Price Movement with Candlestick Precision

All About Candlestick Charting by Wayne A. Corbitt is your go-to guide for decoding the emotional rhythm of the markets using centuries-old Japanese candlestick patterns. Designed for beginners and intermediate traders, this easy-to-follow book bridges traditional technical analysis with powerful candlestick strategies that reveal hidden clues about market psychology.

Corbitt walks you through the structure of candlesticks, major reversal and continuation patterns, and how to integrate them with Western tools like trendlines, volume, and momentum indicators. Whether you’re analyzing stocks, ETFs, or futures, you’ll gain insight into identifying high-probability setups, timing entries and exits, and managing risk with precision.

This book is not just theory — it’s filled with real chart examples, practice patterns, and practical tips for recognizing and acting on signals in any timeframe. From mastering the hammer and shooting star to analyzing Renko, Kagi, and Three-Line Break charts, you’ll be equipped with one of the most intuitive tools in a trader’s arsenal.

What You’ll Learn:

• How to read candlestick formations with confidence
• Core reversal and continuation patterns for daily trading
• How to combine candlesticks with trendlines, momentum, and volume
• Using Japanese tools like Renko and Kagi charts for unique insights
• Recognizing and validating high-probability trade setups

Key Benefits

• Learn a visual and intuitive trading method that doesn’t rely on indicators
• Build confidence in market timing with candlestick confirmation
• Gain cross-cultural technical analysis strategies (East meets West)
• Improve your trade planning, risk control, and entry/exit accuracy

Who This Book Is For

• Beginners looking to start chart reading with clarity
• Traders seeking to sharpen timing and pattern recognition
• Technical analysts wanting to enhance their charting skills
• Anyone interested in combining Western and Japanese trading methods

Table of Contents:

• The Illuminating Power of the Candle
• Candlestick Construction and Analysis
• Candlestick Reversal Patterns
• Candlestick Continuation Patterns
• Using Candlesticks with Trends, Support & Resistance
• Candlesticks and Momentum Indicators
• Candlesticks and Volume
• Advanced Japanese Charts (Renko, Kagi, Three-Line Break)
• Integrated Trading Strategies