Chart Types Available on Pluang's Web Trading Platform

Pluang's web trading platform offers multiple chart types including candlestick, line, bar, and area charts — each suited to different styles of analysis, from detailed price action reading to a quick visual overview of a trend.

• Candlestick chart: The most popular chart type among active traders. Each candle shows the open, high, low, and close (OHLC) for a period, making it easy to spot price patterns, momentum, and market sentiment at a glance. This is the default view for most traders on Pluang's web platform.
• Line chart: Plots only the closing price for each period, connected by a line. It gives a clean, simplified view of price direction over time — useful for identifying the overall trend without the visual complexity of candlesticks.
• Bar chart (OHLC chart): Similar to candlesticks in data shown — open, high, low, and close — but represented as a vertical bar with small horizontal ticks for the open (left) and close (right). Some traders prefer this format for its compactness.
• Area chart: A line chart with the area below it shaded, providing a visually intuitive sense of how the price has moved over time. It emphasises the overall direction and magnitude of a price move rather than individual period details.
• Choosing the right chart type: Candlestick charts are best for reading detailed price action and patterns; line or area charts are better for a quick trend overview; bar charts are preferred by traders familiar with traditional charting conventions. You can switch between types at any time in Pluang's chart toolbar.

Related questions:

Q: Which chart type is recommended for beginners on Pluang's web platform?
The line chart is the simplest to understand, while the candlestick chart provides more detail — most beginners start with line charts before moving to candlesticks.

Q: Can I switch chart types without losing my indicators on Pluang?
In most cases, switching chart types preserves the indicators you have already applied; check the platform for current behaviour.

Q: Does the candlestick chart on Pluang show all four price points per period?
Yes — each candlestick shows the open, high, low, and close (OHLC) for the selected timeframe.