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How Do I Read the Trading Chart?

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The BitMEX trading chart is a visual representation of price movements over time. It provides you with valuable information to analyse market trends and make informed trading decisions. It also lets you visualise your current positions and open orders. By default, It displays the Mid-Market Price using candlesticks across configurable time intervals, with a volume indicator at the bottom. You can toggle to display the Last Price. You can customise symbols, candle styles, indicators, and display options such as orders, positions, and liquidation linles.

 

What are the key components of the trading chart?

A trading chart provides a visual representation of price movements for a specific asset over a given period, helping you analyse market trends and make informed trading decisions. It also lets you visualise your current positions and open orders.

The key components are:

  • Price Display – the chart shows the Last Price of the asset, which is the most recent traded price. Note that liquidations are based on the Mark Price, which is not visible on this chart.
  • Time Interval – the chart is divided into intervals such as minutes, hours, days, or weeks. Each interval represents a specific period, and price movements within that period are displayed accordingly.
  • Candlesticks – the most common price representation. Each candlestick shows the opening price, closing price, highest price, and lowest price within a specific time interval.
  • Volume Indicator – displayed at the bottom of the chart, showing the amount of the asset traded during each time interval.

 

How do I customise the trading chart?

The trading chart can be tailored to display different information using the top bar controls:

  • Compare or add symbol
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  • Change time interval
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  • Change candle style
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  • Add Indicators & Strategies
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  • Select Display Options (Orders, Positions, Liquidation Line, Fills, Liquidations, Index Overlay)
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  • Search for Tools or Function
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  • Adjust Chart Settings such as Symbols, Status Line, Scale, Canvas, and Trading
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These controls allow you to configure the chart to match your analytical needs without leaving the trading page.

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