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324. The Father of Candlestick Trading Reveals What Still Works w/ Steve Nison

20 May 2026 · 23 min · Episode 324

Episode 324. The Father of Candlestick Trading Reveals What Still Works w/ Steve Nison

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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 candlestic

Full episode + show notes: https://tradingnut.com/steve-nison/

Key moments

• [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."

Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNw_X_SlZCg