How to identify trends, control, commitment, uncertainty, inside and outside days.

Candlestick chart patterns are able to highlight trend weakness and reversal signals that may not be apparent on a normal bar chart.

Gaps are often found at breakouts or during a strong trend.

A powerful signal, especially after big volume changes or a strong trend.

A spike is identified by a high sharply above the days on either side, a close near the day's low, and a strong preceding trend.

There are two times where daily volume will highlight unusual trading activity: a spike above the normal range or a dip below normal activity levels.