Common comparison error
Chart interval appearing on a chart does not predict a binary outcome or establish Expiry countdown.
GlossaryPlatform & service
Chart interval
The amount of time represented by each chart point or candle, which is separate from the contract's expiry duration.
Practical use
How to verify Chart interval
Read Chart interval together with Candlestick chart, Expiry countdown, Moving average. The comparison must preserve the exact rule, value, state, and evidence described below.
A neutral example
Two platforms disagree on Chart interval because one includes the forming candle. Timestamped data windows resolve the difference from Candlestick chart. What makes this an example of Chart interval is that one-minute candles can be used to view a five-minute contract without becoming its expiry setting.
Evidence path
Where to verify Chart interval
Use the source that governs the exact contract, account, entity, or platform state. A general definition cannot replace current broker terms.