Heikin Ashi
a.k.a. Heikin-Ashi
A modified candlestick chart that averages prices to smooth out noise and make trends easier to see.
In plain English
A modified candlestick chart that averages prices to smooth out noise and make trends easier to see.
Heikin Ashi ('average bar' in Japanese) builds each candle from averages of the current and previous bars. Trends show up as long runs of same-coloured candles with few wicks against them.
The trade-off: the candles do not show actual open and close prices, so do not use them to read exact entry levels or gaps.
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