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Linear vs. Log-scale

Mark Cullen • 25 August 2021

Linear vs. Log-scale

Just a quick summary, as i have had DMs about it recently

1. Logarithmic Charts Explained
2. Linear Charts Explained
3. When to Use Log rather than Linear
4. Summary

-- Logarithmic Charts Explained --


Logarithmic or log price scale, represents price spacing on the vertical or y-axis dependent on the PERCENTAGE CHANGE in the underlying asset's price


Think of it as the log scale shows the rate of change over time

-- Linear Charts Explained --


Linear or arithmetic price scale, represents price on the y-axis using equidistant spacing between the designated prices / the absolute values


Think of it as showing the absolute number increase / decrease over time

-- When to Use Log rather than Linear --


 Traders tend to use log for Long-Term perspective or when price movements are large / in multiples


 Linear scale is used more by Day traders within tight ranges


 Log is the more common as default


-- Summary --


 I use Log when looking at HTF's and trying to find confluences with trend lines / pitchforks etc...


 I find with #Bitcoin due to the large % price moves I tend to keep my charts on Log


 NOTE: Some @tradingview indicators have specific log scale settings

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