What is the Wyckoff method?
The Wyckoff method is a technical analysis framework that studies price and volume to identify accumulation (buying) and distribution (selling) phases. Richard Wyckoff described four phases: Accumulation (sideways with support), Markup (uptrend), Distribution (sideways near highs), and Markdown (downtrend). Traders use support/resistance lines and volume to spot phase changes and potential breakouts or breakdowns.
How to use this visualizer
- Upload CSV: Your file must have columns: date, open, high, low, close, and optionally volume. Headers can be in any case.
- Add horizontal lines: Mark support, resistance, or key price levels.
- Add vertical lines: Mark time boundaries (e.g. start of a phase).
- Add rectangles: Highlight a price-time zone (e.g. accumulation or distribution range).
- Add labels: Name phases (e.g. "PS", "SC", "Markup") at a date and price.
Why use our Wyckoff phase visualizer?
This tool runs entirely in your browser. Your price data never leaves your device. You can quickly overlay lines, rectangles, and labels on your own OHLCV data to practice Wyckoff analysis and document phases for your trading plan or education.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Wyckoff method?
The Wyckoff method is a technical analysis framework that uses price and volume to identify accumulation (buying) and distribution (selling) phases. The four phases are Accumulation (sideways at support), Markup (uptrend), Distribution (sideways near highs), and Markdown (downtrend).
What CSV format should I use?
Your CSV must have a header row with columns: date, open, high, low, close, and optionally volume. Column names are case-insensitive. Use comma, semicolon, or tab as separator. Dates can be any format (e.g. YYYY-MM-DD).
Can I use this tool without uploading data?
Yes. Click "Load sample data" to load example OHLCV data and try the drawing tools (horizontal lines, vertical lines, rectangles, and labels) without uploading your own file.
Is my price data sent to a server?
No. The Wyckoff Phase Visualizer runs entirely in your browser. Your CSV and annotations never leave your device.