Do you want a practical way to understand signals without complications? Follow this plan:

0) Setup (once only)

  • Timeframes: 4H (overall trend) → 1H (plan) → 15m (execution).

  • Add moving averages: EMA 20 & EMA 50.

  • Activate indicators: RSI(14), MACD, and Volume.

1) Identify the trend first (4H)

  • Upward = Higher highs and lows + EMA20 above EMA50.

  • Downward = Lower highs and lows + EMA20 below EMA50.

Don't look for a counter entry while you're a beginner; go with the trend.

2) Draw your levels (1H)

  • Identify the nearest support/resistances.

  • Observe supply/demand areas where the price reversed previously.

3) Wait for “signal accumulation” (15m)

Enter only if 3 out of the following 4 conditions are met:

  1. Touch/break at an important level (support/resistance).

  2. RSI returns from below 30 (buy) or above 70 (sell).

  3. MACD crossover in favor of your trend + histogram starts to turn.

  4. Volume above average at the breakout/rejection candle.

  5. Bonus: A strong candle like Bullish Engulfing / Hammer at support.

4) Entry plan

  • Buy: After a confirmation candle above resistance or a bounce from support.

  • Stop Loss: Below the last clear low + (ATR14 × 1.5).

  • Take Profit: First target 1:2 at least (double the risk). When achieving +1R move the stop to the entry point.

5) Trade Management

  • Take a portion of the profit at the first target.

  • Leave a portion with a Trailing Stop below EMA20 on 15m.

6) Filter news

  • Avoid entering 30–60 minutes before major news (especially BTC/ETH).

7) Documentation

  • Log: Reason, chart snapshot, outcome, what you learned.

Repetition + notes = Accelerated learning.

✅ Checklist is not abbreviated (copy it for each trade)

  • Is the 4H trend clear? ☐

  • Important level defined on 1H? ☐

  • Check 3 out of 4 (Level + RSI + MACD + Volume) on 15m? ☐

  • SL = Below the low + ATR ×1.5? ☐

  • TP ≥ 1:2? ☐

  • No news nearby? ☐

🧪 Quick example

  • 4H: Upward trend, EMA20 above EMA50.

  • 1H: Resistance at $2.10.

  • 15m: Break of resistance + strong Volume, RSI moved from 55→60, MACD bullish crossover.

  • Entry: $2.12 — SL: $2.04 — TP1: $2.28 (≈1:2).

  • After reaching +1R: Move SL to entry point and take 30% profits.


💡 Golden tips for beginners

  • One signal is not enough; the convergence of signals is the secret.

  • Keep risk at 2–3% of the balance for each trade.

  • Reduce the number of trades, and increase the quality of conditions.

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