What a candle tells you—and what it leaves out
A chart compresses trades; it does not explain every reason behind them.
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Understand crypto market data before interpreting it
A last trade, weighted aggregate and executable quote answer different questions. Learn what candles retain, what they omit and why an unlock schedule is not proof of a sale. This desk explains measurements, not price predictions.
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