24 Jul 2026
A hammer needs a location, not just a long shadow
Separate the familiar silhouette from the price context that gives it meaning.
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Notes from the chart margin
Plain-language observations on candles, context, confirmation, and the discipline of recording what price actually showed.
18 Jun 2026
When an engulfing candle says less than it appears
Body size attracts attention; structure determines whether the change matters.
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09 May 2026
Treat the doji as a record, never a forecast
The close near the open describes one interval; surrounding price decides its relevance.
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