# Chart Examples

This directory contains example chart images generated by the Discord Stock Bot.

## Candlestick Chart

**File:** `candlestick_chart_example.png`

**Description:** 30-day daily candlestick chart for AAPL generated using Polygon.io data and matplotlib.

**Features:**
- Green candles: Closing price > Opening price (bullish)
- Red candles: Closing price < Opening price (bearish)
- Dark theme optimized for Discord
- High/low wicks showing intraday range
- 30 days of historical data

**Data Source:** Polygon.io API (free tier)
**Resolution:** Daily (1 day per candle)
**Chart Library:** matplotlib 3.8.2

This chart is automatically generated and attached to Discord embeds when users execute `!stock AAPL` or similar commands.