Multi-Timeframe Analysis

No single timeframe tells the whole story. Combining timeframes gives you both the big picture and precise entry timing.

The Three Timeframe Approach

Higher Timeframe (Daily) — The trend. Your bias. Only trade in this direction. Medium Timeframe (4H or 1H) — The setup. Look for entries aligned with the daily trend. Lower Timeframe (15M or 5M) — The execution. Precise entry timing.

How to Apply It

Step 1: Check Daily chart → identify trend (up, down, or ranging) Step 2: Drop to 4H/1H → find a setup in the daily trend direction Step 3: Drop to 15M/5M → wait for a precise entry signal

Example

• Daily: Uptrend (higher highs, higher lows)
• 4H: Pullback to 50 EMA showing Bullish Engulfing
• 15M: Price breaks above pullback trendline → enter long

Common Mistakes

• Trading against the daily trend (counter-trend trading requires specific skills)
• Looking at too many timeframes (3 is sufficient)
• Getting conflicting signals and doing nothing

Pro Tip

If all three timeframes align, the trade has a much higher probability of working. When they conflict, the higher timeframe wins.

The trend is your friend... especially when confirmed across multiple timeframes.