Steve Nison — the man who introduced candlestick charts to the Western world — reveals how candlestick trading still works after 30+ years in the markets. In this interview, he explains the real meaning behind candlestick patterns, why context and confluence matter more than memorizing patterns, and how risk management separates profitable traders from everyone else.
Steve shares stories from his time working with major institutions, hedge funds, and market makers, explains how candlestick trading exploded globally, and discusses whether AI could eventually change how price action behaves.
If you trade forex, stocks, crypto, or futures, this episode is packed with timeless trading lessons from one of the pioneers of technical analysis.
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[06:52] “Just because you see a candlestick signal doesn’t mean you should trade on it.”
[08:34] “The more signals you have coinciding at the same point, the more likely a reversal.”
[09:52] “A doji doesn’t mean it’s a reversal signal.”
[10:52] “You can have the same candlestick signals, but where they appear and the overall market condition will really affect what you’re going to be doing with them.”
[16:57] “If you limit your losses, that’s the name of the game.”
[17:59] “Put a stop in as soon as you place the order.”
[18:44] “Get very comfortable with recognizing the candlestick signals.”
[20:22] “There’s still going to be fear. There’s still going to be greed.”
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