Various Chart Analysis techniques and some resources

There are many resources available for chart analysis in futures trading. Some options include:

Technical analysis software: There are many software programs available that can help traders analyze charts and identify trends and patterns. Some popular options include TradingView and Thinkorswim.

Trading forums and online communities: There are many online communities where traders can share ideas and discuss chart analysis techniques. These can be a resource for learning about different approaches to chart analysis and getting feedback on your own analysis. Just be cautious and ensure that the community is knowledgeable. Always ask for broker-backed statements before you take anyone’s advice!

Educational resources: Many brokerage firms offer educational resources on chart analysis, including webinars, tutorials, and articles. These can be a good way to learn about different chart analysis techniques and how to apply them to your trading.

Books and courses: There are also many books and courses available that can teach you about chart analysis in futures trading. Some options include "Technical Analysis of the Financial Markets" by John J. Murphy and "Trading in the Zone" by Mark Douglas.

Additional resources:

Here are a list of chart analysis techniques that you can research to get you started!

Support and Resistance

Trend Lines

Trend Channels

Japanese Candlestick

Basic Japanese Candlestick Patterns

Candlesticks with Support and Resistance

Fibonacci Trading

Fibonacci Retracements

Using Fibonacci Retracement with Support and Resistance, Trend Lines, Japanese Canclesticks

Fibonacci Extensions

Fibonacci Timing

Moving Averages

Simple Moving Average

Exponential Moving Average

Using Moving Averages to find the trend

Using Moving Average Crossovers to enter trades

Using Moving Averages as Dynamic Support and Resistance

Using Moving Average Envelopes

Analyze Trends with Moving Averages

Popular Chart Indicators

Bollinger Bands

Keltner Channels

MACD Indicator

Parabolic SAR

Stochastic Indicator

Relative Strength Index (RSI)

Williams Percent Range

ADX (Average Directional Index)

Oscillators and Momentum Indicators (two types: Leading and Lagging)

Leading Indicators

Lagging Indicators

Using Oscillators to warn end of trend

MACD to confirm trend

Important Chart Patterns

Double Tops

Double Bottoms

Head and Shoulders

Wedge Patterns

Rectangle Patterns

Bearish Pennants

Bullish Pennants

Triangle Chart

Pivot Points

How to calculate Pivot Points

How to use Pivot Points for Range Trading

How to use Pivot Points to trade breakouts

How to use pivot points to measure market sentiment

Heiken Ashi

Heikin Ashi Candlestick vs Traditional Japanese Candlestick

Limitations of Heikin Ashi

Elliott Wave Theory

Impulse Waves

Corrective Waves

Fractals: Elliott Waves within an Elliot Wave

Rules of Elliott Wave Theory

Divergences

Trading Divergences

Regular Divergences

Hidden Divergences

How to trade Divergences

 

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