I used to focus only on the 1-minute chart during my 8 years in the cryptocurrency space, my heart racing constantly, always caught in gains and losses, often buying high or selling low. Later, I met a technical expert who pointed out how simple it could be; our problem was focusing on just one timeframe. Today, I will talk about my commonly used multi-timeframe K-Line trading method, which involves three simple steps: grasping direction, finding levels, and timing. (I recommend liking and saving this to avoid losing it later)

I. 4-Hour K-Line: Determines the major direction for whether you go long or short

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

• Uptrend: Highs and lows are concurrently rising → Buy on dips

• Downtrend: Highs and lows are concurrently falling → Sell on rebounds

• Consolidation: Prices fluctuate within a range, making it easy to get caught out; frequent trading is not recommended

Remember this: Following the trend increases your win rate; going against it will only lead to losses

II. 1-Hour K-Line: Used to delineate ranges and find key levels

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

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

• When approaching previous highs, important resistance, or top patterns, consider taking profits or reducing positions

III. 15-Minute K-Line: Only perform the subsequent 'entry actions'

This timeframe is specifically used to find entry opportunities, not to observe trends:

• Wait for key price levels to show short-term reversal signals (engulfing, bullish divergence, golden cross) before acting

• When trading volume is released, a breakout is reliable; otherwise, it may easily be a false move

How to coordinate multiple timeframes?

1. Determine the direction first: 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. Precise Entry: Use the 15-minute chart to find the final signal before entry

A few additional points:

• If multiple timeframes show conflicting directions, it's better to stay in cash and observe rather than take uncertain trades

• Short timeframes fluctuate quickly, requiring stop-loss orders to prevent being stopped out repeatedly

• A good combination of trend + position + timing is much better than blindly guessing while staring at the chart

This multi-timeframe K-Line method has been my stable output configuration for over 6 years. Whether you can use it well depends on your willingness to look at more charts and summarize.