Is Chart Analysis a Puzzle Game? Deciphering the “Laws” of the Market
In recent years, there has been a surge in investment in Japan , particularly among the younger generation. Reportedly, more and more people are starting to invest as a side hustle through HFM and other means.
For those new to forex trading, chart analysis is likely the first hurdle they face. Faced with various indicators and charts lined up on the screen, such as candlestick charts, moving averages, MACD, and RSI, some may be confused, wondering, "What does this mean?" or "Will the price go up or down next?" To someone without prior knowledge, charts may seem like "moving lines," and they may even believe that trading outcomes are ultimately determined by luck.
However, by adopting a certain perspective, the seemingly complex world of charts can be viewed from a completely different perspective. This perspective is "chart analysis = puzzle game." Here, we'd like to introduce some tips for engaging in more satisfying forex trading while staying on top of the latest market trends by learning how to approach charts with a sense of play.
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Identifying Rules (Patterns)
In fact, chart interpretation contains many elements common to popular puzzle games and mystery solving games.
What kind of game is a puzzle game? It's a game where you rearrange random pieces and combine them to meet certain conditions to reach the correct solution, while understanding the overall structure and discovering its rules. This is the essence of graph analysis.
Puzzle games are games where you put together different pieces to decipher the overall structure and pattern. Chart analysis can also be used to identify recurring patterns (double tops, triple tops, etc.) and treat them as "reusable pieces." Furthermore, because these patterns reflect the recurring psychology of traders, they can be applied across any era or market. Once you understand a pattern, you'll be able to make calm decisions in similar situations, which is similar to a game in terms of strategy.
The Ability to Think One Step Ahead
Interpreting charts requires the ability to “read one move ahead.” This is also very similar to gaming. For example, in games like shogi, Othello, or real-time puzzle RPGs, the ability to imagine how making one move at a given moment will impact the subsequent development is crucial.
In foreign exchange (FX), it's also important to consider the meaning of current price movements and how they impact future trends. This is where technical indicators come in as "hints." Indicators like the RSI and MACD serve as reference points for considering your next move and can be thought of as a "scoreboard" or "hint feature" in a game.
However, this only indicates a “possibility” and not an “absolute answer.” In this regard, it is important to remember that traders, as players, must make their own decisions.
Learning from Failure = Trial and Error is Important
Just as you improve your puzzle-solving skills through trial and error, you also improve your chart analysis skills through failure. When you first start trading, you might miss patterns or make incorrect assumptions, resulting in losses. However, this is also part of the practical learning process.
For example, in a game like Tetris , you make a lot of mistakes because you can't keep up with the speed of the falling blocks, but eventually you naturally start to be able to make decisions like, "If this shape appears, I should place it like this." The same goes for graphic analysis; the more experience you gain, the more you'll be able to read the tendencies of the blocks' movements.
FX Needs Money
However, there's one major difference between puzzle games and forex trading that we shouldn't forget: Forex involves real money. In games, if you make a mistake, the penalty is likely a retry. However, in forex, mistakes can directly result in real losses, resulting in a loss of funds. This difference creates tension and caution in chart analysis.
The global foreign exchange market is also heavily influenced by the current global situation. Ahead of the Japanese House of Representatives elections in July 2025, concerns have arisen that political risks will impact financial markets, particularly driving yen and bond selling (yen interest rates will rise). It's important to continuously monitor trends in key global social situations, not just in the gaming world.
In this regard, while it is important to take a puzzle game perspective when trading forex, it is important to remember that there are aspects to it that make it more than just a game, and to understand the importance of risk management as well as having fun.
Learning Through Games
However, it is also true that having a sense of fun is a great motivation to continue chart analysis.
If you view analysis in terms of right and wrong, you'll either be happy or sad every time you win or lose, and ultimately become discouraged. However, if you approach it with a mystery-solving mindset, asking yourself, "What rule is this following?", even if you lose once, you can learn from it positively by asking yourself, "Why was I wrong?" and "How can I apply this next time?"
Charts are like puzzles without answers. You won't always find the right answer, but by trying them repeatedly, you'll gradually develop a way of thinking that will bring you closer to the right answer.
Enjoy Growth as a Player
Chart analysis isn't just knowledge, but is honed through intuition and experience. By continually challenging yourself, like playing a game, you'll naturally develop a way of thinking that will increase your chances of winning. At the same time, by staying up-to-date on the latest news, such as government statements, economic indicators, and monetary policy, you'll be able to better interpret the underlying causes of chart movements.
If you find chart analysis challenging right now, why not try approaching it with a "conquer it like a game" mindset? There might be hidden clues hidden behind the charts unfolding before your eyes.
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