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How to Draw a Trendline on a Chart (And the Psychology Behind It)

  Introduction If you're new to trading and often find yourself confused while drawing trendlines, you're not alone. One of the most common beginner questions is:  Do I connect the candle bodies or the wicks when drawing a trendline? Let’s break this down in the simplest way possible. What Is a Trendline? A trendline is a straight line that connects price points on a chart to show the direction of the market — up, down, or sideways. It's the market's path . It helps you visually identify whether the price is generally moving upward (an uptrend ) or downward (a downtrend ). How to Spot an Uptrend An uptrend happens when the price keeps making higher lows — meaning each low point on the chart is higher than the one before. Example: Imagine the price drops to ₹100, then rises. Next time it drops, it goes only to ₹105 before rising again. Then it drops to ₹110 and rises again. These higher lows form a staircase going upward . How to Draw the Tre...