Before candlesticks, indicators, and algo bots took over, there was Dow Theory. Born in the early 1900s from the writings of Charles H. Dow (yes, that Dow from the Dow Jones), this timeless framework remains the foundation on which modern technical analysis is built.

Think of it as the original playbook for market behavior. It is simple yet powerful, and surprisingly relevant even in today's high-speed markets. 

Over this module, we'll explore its core principles, patterns, and how traders still apply them to ride trends, manage risk, and make sense of market moves.