The rule for this example
Read the candles from left to right. For this exercise, a touch means the high equals the line. A break above means the high exceeds it. A close above is a separate condition.
Show exact candle values
| Candle | Open | High | Low | Close |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | 96 | 99 | 95 | 98 |
| B | 98 | 100 | 97 | 99 |
| C | 99 | 102 | 98 | 99 |
| D | 99 | 104 | 98 | 103 |
Try it
Which candle first touches 100, which first trades above it, and which first closes above it?
Reveal the worked answer
B touches 100. C is the first to trade above 100, reaching 102, then closing at 99. D is the first to close above the level, at 103.
What to watch for
If the prompt says ‘above,’ a high or close of exactly 100 does not qualify. Read the verb in the rule before you choose a candle.
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