Why look at 4-hour, 1-hour, and 15-minute K-lines?

Many people repeatedly fall into traps in the crypto world, and the problem lies in only focusing on one timeframe.

Today, I’ll discuss my commonly used multi-timeframe K-line trading method, a simple three-step process to grasp direction, find entry points, and determine timing.

1. 4-hour K-line: Determines your major direction for going long or short

This timeframe is long enough to filter out short-term noise and clearly see the trend:

• Uptrend: Highs and lows rise in sync → Buy on retracement

• Downtrend: Highs and lows fall in sync → Sell on rebound

• Sideways consolidation: Prices fluctuate within a range, making it easy to get caught on both sides; frequent trading is not recommended.

Remember this: Following the trend increases your win rate; going against it only results in giving away money.

2. 1-hour K-line: Used to outline ranges and find key levels

Once the major trend is established, the 1-hour chart can help you identify support/resistance:

• Approaching trend lines, moving averages, and previous lows are potential entry points.

• Approaching previous highs, significant resistance, or the appearance of topping patterns signals the need to consider taking profits or reducing positions.

3. 15-minute K-line: Only for the final “trigger action”

This timeframe is specifically used to find entry timing, not for analyzing trends:

• Wait for key price levels to show small timeframe reversal signals (engulfing, bullish divergence, golden cross) before entering.

• Volume must increase; a breakout is only reliable if volume supports it; otherwise, it’s likely a false move.

How to coordinate multiple timeframes?

1. First, determine the direction: Use the 4-hour chart to decide whether to go long or short.

2. Find entry zones: Use the 1-hour chart to outline support or resistance areas.

3. Enter precisely: Use the 15-minute chart to find the last-minute signal before entry.

A few additional points:

• If the directions of several timeframes conflict, it’s better to stay out and observe rather than take uncertain trades.

• Short timeframes are volatile, always set stop losses to prevent being repeatedly stopped out.

• A good combination of trend + position + timing is far superior to blindly guessing by staring at the charts.

I have used this multi-timeframe K-line method for over 6 years; it is a foundational configuration for stable output. Whether you can use it effectively depends on your willingness to look at more charts and summarize your findings.

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