Investigating Market Strength Prediction with CNNs on Candlestick Chart Images

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Main Authors: Duong, Thanh Nam, Hoang, Trung Kien, Duong, Quoc Khanh, Dinh, Quoc Dat, Le, Duc Hoan, Nguyen, Huy Tuan, Nguyen, Xuan Bach, Tran, Quy Ban
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author Duong, Thanh Nam
Hoang, Trung Kien
Duong, Quoc Khanh
Dinh, Quoc Dat
Le, Duc Hoan
Nguyen, Huy Tuan
Nguyen, Xuan Bach
Tran, Quy Ban
author_facet Duong, Thanh Nam
Hoang, Trung Kien
Duong, Quoc Khanh
Dinh, Quoc Dat
Le, Duc Hoan
Nguyen, Huy Tuan
Nguyen, Xuan Bach
Tran, Quy Ban
contents This paper investigates predicting market strength solely from candlestick chart images to assist investment decisions. The core research problem is developing an effective computer vision-based model using raw candlestick visuals without time-series data. We specifically analyze the impact of incorporating candlestick patterns that were detected by YOLOv8. The study implements two approaches: pure CNN on chart images and a Decomposer architecture detecting patterns. Experiments utilize diverse financial datasets spanning stocks, cryptocurrencies, and forex assets. Key findings demonstrate candlestick patterns do not improve model performance over only image data in our research. The significance is illuminating limitations in candlestick image signals. Performance peaked at approximately 0.7 accuracy, below more complex time-series models. Outcomes reveal challenges in distilling sufficient predictive power from visual shapes alone, motivating the incorporation of other data modalities. This research clarifies how purely image-based models can inform trading while confirming patterns add little value over raw charts. Our content is endeavored to be delineated into distinct sections, each autonomously furnishing a unique contribution while maintaining cohesive linkage. Note that, the examples discussed herein are not limited to the scope, applicability, or knowledge outlined in the paper.
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spellingShingle Investigating Market Strength Prediction with CNNs on Candlestick Chart Images
Duong, Thanh Nam
Hoang, Trung Kien
Duong, Quoc Khanh
Dinh, Quoc Dat
Le, Duc Hoan
Nguyen, Huy Tuan
Nguyen, Xuan Bach
Tran, Quy Ban
Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
This paper investigates predicting market strength solely from candlestick chart images to assist investment decisions. The core research problem is developing an effective computer vision-based model using raw candlestick visuals without time-series data. We specifically analyze the impact of incorporating candlestick patterns that were detected by YOLOv8. The study implements two approaches: pure CNN on chart images and a Decomposer architecture detecting patterns. Experiments utilize diverse financial datasets spanning stocks, cryptocurrencies, and forex assets. Key findings demonstrate candlestick patterns do not improve model performance over only image data in our research. The significance is illuminating limitations in candlestick image signals. Performance peaked at approximately 0.7 accuracy, below more complex time-series models. Outcomes reveal challenges in distilling sufficient predictive power from visual shapes alone, motivating the incorporation of other data modalities. This research clarifies how purely image-based models can inform trading while confirming patterns add little value over raw charts. Our content is endeavored to be delineated into distinct sections, each autonomously furnishing a unique contribution while maintaining cohesive linkage. Note that, the examples discussed herein are not limited to the scope, applicability, or knowledge outlined in the paper.
title Investigating Market Strength Prediction with CNNs on Candlestick Chart Images
topic Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2501.12239