What is multi-timeframe analysis?
It is the practice of analysing the same asset across different timeframes before trading. The higher timeframe sets the direction (the trend); the lower one sets the exact entry moment.
How to apply it
Higher timeframe (e.g. 1h): identify the main trend and key zones (order blocks, support and resistance).
Intermediate timeframe (e.g. 15 min): confirm the structure and refine the zones.
Lower timeframe (e.g. 1-5 min): look for the entry trigger (candle pattern, breakout, reaction at the zone).
The golden rule: always trade with the higher-timeframe trend. Entries against the main trend have a much lower probability.
💡 Tip
Don’t use timeframes that are too far apart. A good combination keeps a roughly 4-6x ratio between them (e.g. 1h → 15 min → 3 min).