LESSON 06 ~10 MIN · AT YOUR OWN PACE
Charts and Timeframes
Learn to read the symbol, price, time and scale of a chart.
STEP 4 OF 4
Why does the story change when the Timeframe changes?
Price that rose on a larger scale may fall for a while on a smaller scale. Both observations can be correct. When you talk about a trend, mention the Timeframe too.
AN EXAMPLE
In one day, price rose from 100 to 110. In the last hour, it dropped from 112 to 110. Up over the day, down in the last hour.
RememberPractice: write the symbol, the Timeframe and the movement you see in one line.
Sources and further reading
Sources in English · Content reviewed on 28 September 2026. We made the examples for learning; they are not broker recommendations.
Fidelity · Charts and trends (opens in a new tab)Fidelity · Getting started with charts (opens in a new tab)