Stop focusing on just one time frame; multi-timeframe candlestick analysis is the underlying logic of trading.
Many people in the crypto world get repeatedly harvested, not because of poor skills, but because the three dimensions of direction, price level, and timing are not well aligned. The following trading method I've used for over 5 years is summarized in three sentences for your reference:
① Use the 4-hour chart to determine direction
This is the time frame where you decide whether to go long or short, with less noise and clear structure:
• Uptrend: Higher lows and highs, buy on pullbacks
• Downtrend: Lower lows and highs, sell on rebounds
• Sideways: Avoid, as it can easily backfire
Remember: Acting against the trend = giving money away; only with the trend can you have a margin for error.
② Use the 1-hour chart to find key levels
Once the overall direction is confirmed, the next step is to outline ranges and focus on key price levels:
• Support zone: Near previous lows, trend lines, or moving averages; suitable for finding entry points
• Resistance zone: Approaching previous highs, pattern tops, or areas of high volume; consider reducing positions or taking profits
③ Use the 15-minute chart to find the final entry signals
The price level has been reached, but don't enter blindly. Look for short-term confirmation signals:
• Bottom reversal: Engulfing patterns, golden crosses, bottom divergence
• Volume increase: Breakouts count only if they have volume; don’t act without it
Standard operating procedure for multi-timeframe synergy:
1. First, check the 4-hour chart → choose direction
2. Switch to the 1-hour chart → mark key price levels
3. Then, look at the 15-minute chart → wait for valid signals before entering
A few last practical reminders:
• When there are conflicting timeframes, it's better to stay out of the market than to make trades with no winning probability
• Always use stop-losses on shorter timeframes; don’t rely on luck
• Don’t chase highs, act against the trend, or over-predict; wait for signals to appear before taking action
This is not mysticism; it’s a mature sense of rhythm. It doesn't rely on guessing, but on structure.
