| Timeframe | Role | Purpose | Typical Chart (Candlestick Period) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Trend Filter | Determine overall direction (Bullish/Bearish) | Daily or 4-Hour | | Medium (MTF) | Strategy Zone | Identify supply/demand, patterns, and entry zones | 1-Hour or 30-Min | | Lower (LTF) | Execution | Fine-tune entry timing, stop loss, and confirmation | 5-Min or 1-Min |
The higher timeframe sets the trend, the medium timeframe defines the risk, and the lower timeframe finds the execution. Master all three, and you master the market. | Timeframe | Role | Purpose | Typical
Follow this sequence before placing any trade: You might be looking at a "buy" signal
Often, the issue isn’t your strategy—it’s your perspective. You might be looking at a "buy" signal on a 15-minute chart while the daily chart is screaming "downtrend." the medium timeframe defines the risk