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Candlestick chart

Create candlestick (OHLC) charts for financial time series in BeCharts.

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Candlestick charts (OHLC) are used for financial time series such as stock prices.

Use the candlestick chart maker for FAQs, CSV import tips, and a full creation walkthrough.

Data format

  • Typical fields: date/time + Open, High, Low, Close (optional Volume)
  • Common dimension naming: ['date', 'open', 'close', 'low', 'high'] (exact ordering depends on the preset)

Import and edit support

  • Import: ✅ (CSV / Excel / Paste / Google Sheets)
  • Edit: ✅ (table editor)

Customize highlights

  • Series: up/down colors, candle body style, wicks, labels
  • Axes: time axis formatting, y-axis scaling
  • Data zoom: focus on time windows

Tips

  • Ensure numeric columns are parsed as numbers (not strings).
  • Pair with volume (if available) to provide additional context.