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Bar Chart

Traditional OHLC bar chart showing price range for each period.

Structure​

Each vertical bar shows:

  • Top tick: Highest price
  • Bottom tick: Lowest price
  • Left horizontal tick: Opening price
  • Right horizontal tick: Closing price

Reading Bars​

  • Left tick < Right tick: Bullish (price rose)
  • Left tick > Right tick: Bearish (price fell)
  • Long bar: High volatility or strong movement
  • Short bar: Low volatility or consolidation

When To Use​

  • Early financial charting (pre-computer)
  • Showing precise OHLC data
  • Reducing color dependence
  • Historical analysis

Comparison with Candlestick​

FeatureBarCandlestick
OHLC visible✅ Exact✅ Via body/wicks
Visual clarityLowerHigher
Trend directionIndirect (tick position)Direct (color)
Pattern detectionHarderEasier