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EURUSD: Smoothed candle not execution quote
A smoothed candle chart type doesn't show real trades on OANDA:EURUSD.
In brief
A smoothed candle chart type doesn't show real trades on OANDA:EURUSD. Heikin Ashi candles use calculated prices, not actual execution quotes for EURUSD trading. Originally reported by TradingView.
Chart type explanation
Heikin Ashi candles use calculated prices, not actual execution quotes for EURUSD trading.
Why smoothed candles don't show trades
A smoother sequence helps inspect patterns without proving orders filled at every displayed value.
Key information for analysis
Before interpreting a EURUSD level, record the symbol, feed, timeframe and chart type separately from order records.
The headline
Heikin Ashi candles use calculated prices, not actual execution quotes for EURUSD trading.
