Linear Vs Logarithmic Chart. Which one to use ?

2 Jun

ADANIENT
Hello, Traders! 👋

I hope you’re all having a fantastic weekend! 🌟 Whether you’re sipping coffee, analyzing charts, or just enjoying some downtime, let’s make it even more productive. 📈💡
In today’s educational post, we’ll explore a concept that might have slipped under your radar or left you slightly puzzled. No worries—I’m here to shed light on it!

Understanding Linear vs. Logarithmic Charts
🔹When it comes to visualizing data, two chart types stand out: linear charts and logarithmic charts. These seemingly simple charts can reveal powerful insights about trends, growth rates, and relative changes. Buckle up—we’re about to explore their differences and use cases! 📊🚀

What is a Linear chart?
🔹The Price plotted on a graph which we call charts, the price on the Y-axis shown will be consistent and uniformly scaled, which shows more significance to recent price action over old price action.
🔹Linear charts are great for showing absolute changes when each price has similar increments.
🔹Linear charts are easy to understand and you are already using them.

What is Logarithmic Chart (Log Scale):
🔹A logarithmic chart, or log scale, depicts percentage changes, giving a more accurate view of relative movements.
🔹Logarithmic charts are especially useful when analyzing Long-term price data. They can show proportional relationships and percentage changes more effectively.
🔹As time goes by, the difference between linear and logarithmic charts becomes more pronounced. Log scales are often preferred for their accuracy.

On this difference table, you can easily understand the uses and benefits of logarthmic charts.


How to switch to a logarithmic chart?
Just right right-click on the Price scale on the Tradingview chart and you will find log chart.
or you can just hover your cursor at the bottom of the price scale you will see A and L (A - means arithmetic and L- Logarithmic).

Note:- On short-term or recent price action these charts will not make any big difference but surely they impact longer-term data.

Feel free to explore both chart types and choose the one that suits your analysis best! 📊🔍
If you’d like more examples or have other questions, just ask—I’m here to help! 😊🚀

Keep Learning,
Happy Trading.