Timeline of technical analysis
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| 17th century | Early Form | Traders in the Dutch East India Company plot changes in stock prices, marking the beginning of technical analysis. | |
| 17th century | Concept Introduction | Joseph de la Vega writes "Confusion of Confusions," touching on key concepts of technical analysis. | |
| 18th century | Early Form | Japanese rice traders develop candlestick charting, a technique still widely used today. | |
| Late 19th and early 20th century | Development | Charles Dow publishes editorials leading to the development of Dow Theory, foundational to modern technical analysis. | |
| Mid-20th century | Advancement | Introduction of computer technology allows for the development of complex mathematical models and indicators like MACD, RSI, and Bollinger Bands. | |
| 1970s and 1980s | Popularization | Chart patterns such as head and shoulders, double tops and bottoms, and triangles, along with Fibonacci retracements, become popular. | |
| Digital age | Accessibility | Online trading platforms and sophisticated charting software make technical analysis accessible to retail traders. Machine learning and AI open new frontiers in the field. |
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