#TrendingTopic #BinanceAlphaAlert Avoid This Common Trading Mistake on Binance: Focus on the Bigger Picture

One of the biggest mistakes traders often make—especially beginners—is obsessing over lower timeframes like the 1-hour or even 15-minute charts. They react emotionally to every red or green candle, flipping their bias constantly throughout the day.

One red candle? Suddenly everyone’s screaming “dump.” One green candle? Now it’s “pump” time. This kind of reactive trading is where people end up losing a significant chunk of their hard-earned money. They jump in and out of trades when there’s no real edge—just noise.

So, What Should You Be Doing Instead?

The answer is simple: focus on the high timeframes (HTF). Use the trend on the daily or weekly chart as your guide. That’s your primary bias. Then, only look at the lower timeframes (if you must) to find entry points that align with that bigger picture.

Take a look at the two attached charts:

The first image shows traders calling every move—up, down, up again—within the same day or week. It’s chaotic.

The second image reveals the reality: the high timeframe trend is flat or steady. Nothing significant is really happening.

The point? Don’t get caught up in short-term noise. If the HTF trend is bullish, stick with that bias until it clearly shifts. Same goes for a bearish trend—ride it until there’s a confirmed change.

Final Thoughts: Cut the Noise

The market is full of distractions, especially on platforms like Binance where volatility can lure you into overtrading. Keep it simple. Let the high timeframe trend lead the way, and stop changing your bias every few hours based on minor moves.

Stay focused. Stay patient. Trade smarter.