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# Viewing the chart

Charts are essential tools for traders and investors, as they allow for the analysis of market trends and price movements, which helps inform investment decisions.

A financial chart includes technical analysis tools and indicators that help trader identify trends, support, and resistance levels, and other market patterns. Some of these indicators include moving averages, trend lines, and relative strength index.

The chart displays price and volume activity for the selected instrument, with options for viewing activity for the: 

* last 24 hours (default)
* last 1 week
* last 1 month
* last 3 months
* last year
* MAX

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You can change the chart view from selecting between:&#x20;

* Index Price
* Mark Price
* Predicted Funding Rate
* 24h Volume

The *mark price* is usually updated in real-time during trading hours and can change frequently, depending on market conditions. It is an important indicator for traders and investors, as it provides an estimate of the fair value of a futures contract or option at a particular point in time.

The *index price* is calculated by taking the weighted average of the prices of all the stocks included in the index. The weight of each stock is determined by its market capitalization, which is the total value of all the outstanding shares of a company.


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