Everyone has a past, and every story involves similar people.
In the early days of entering the market, I also took many detours. During that time, I was almost 24/7 glued to minute K-lines, panicking to buy when the market rose a little, rushing to sell when it dipped, my mental state completely led by the market. Occasionally, I would be stopped out due to rapid fluctuations. Only later did I realize that this was just me blindly throwing money away.
The turning point came from advice from a seasoned trader—look at a market using multiple timeframes. It sounds simple, but once you actually apply it, you realize its tremendous power.
Since then, my market viewing method changed. The 4-hour K-line became my first line of defense. It effectively filters out short-term market noise, allowing the true trend of Bitcoin to surface. If it's an uptrend, seemingly scary pullbacks are often good opportunities to buy low; conversely, in a downtrend, rebounds are often not reversals but signals to continue shorting. When encountering sideways markets, I patiently wait for a clear breakout direction and avoid rushing into trades.
The 1-hour K-line is responsible for precise positioning. It helps me define specific price ranges for operations. Entry and exit points become clear, like having a navigation system for trading. Every time I see clear support or resistance, I can confidently formulate my trading plan.
The 15-minute K-line is the real "entry signal light." Reversal patterns, volume anomalies—every detail is most vividly reflected in this cycle. Once I detect a reversal signal, I confirm it with the directions from the previous two larger cycles to avoid being fooled by false breakouts on smaller timeframes.
The synergy of these three cycles is particularly obvious. The 4-hour confirms the main direction, the 1-hour delineates the operational range, and the 15-minute captures the optimal entry point. When these three align, the success rate of trades significantly increases. Conversely, if conflicting signals appear across different cycles, I simply pause trading and wait for signals to realign. This principle has saved me several times.
Regarding risk control, I always insist on setting stop-losses on smaller timeframes—this is the lifeline of trading. At the same time, I develop a habit of review, analyzing my trading records weekly to identify weaknesses and adjust strategies.
Over the years, I have evolved from a retail trader tortured by the market into a systematic and rhythmic trader. This multi-timeframe analysis method is like installing a stabilizer on my trading—preventing me from being scared by short-term fluctuations and ensuring I don't miss real opportunities. If you're still being shaken back and forth in 1-minute charts, try this method; it might change your entire trading experience.
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Everyone has a past, and every story involves similar people.
In the early days of entering the market, I also took many detours. During that time, I was almost 24/7 glued to minute K-lines, panicking to buy when the market rose a little, rushing to sell when it dipped, my mental state completely led by the market. Occasionally, I would be stopped out due to rapid fluctuations. Only later did I realize that this was just me blindly throwing money away.
The turning point came from advice from a seasoned trader—look at a market using multiple timeframes. It sounds simple, but once you actually apply it, you realize its tremendous power.
Since then, my market viewing method changed. The 4-hour K-line became my first line of defense. It effectively filters out short-term market noise, allowing the true trend of Bitcoin to surface. If it's an uptrend, seemingly scary pullbacks are often good opportunities to buy low; conversely, in a downtrend, rebounds are often not reversals but signals to continue shorting. When encountering sideways markets, I patiently wait for a clear breakout direction and avoid rushing into trades.
The 1-hour K-line is responsible for precise positioning. It helps me define specific price ranges for operations. Entry and exit points become clear, like having a navigation system for trading. Every time I see clear support or resistance, I can confidently formulate my trading plan.
The 15-minute K-line is the real "entry signal light." Reversal patterns, volume anomalies—every detail is most vividly reflected in this cycle. Once I detect a reversal signal, I confirm it with the directions from the previous two larger cycles to avoid being fooled by false breakouts on smaller timeframes.
The synergy of these three cycles is particularly obvious. The 4-hour confirms the main direction, the 1-hour delineates the operational range, and the 15-minute captures the optimal entry point. When these three align, the success rate of trades significantly increases. Conversely, if conflicting signals appear across different cycles, I simply pause trading and wait for signals to realign. This principle has saved me several times.
Regarding risk control, I always insist on setting stop-losses on smaller timeframes—this is the lifeline of trading. At the same time, I develop a habit of review, analyzing my trading records weekly to identify weaknesses and adjust strategies.
Over the years, I have evolved from a retail trader tortured by the market into a systematic and rhythmic trader. This multi-timeframe analysis method is like installing a stabilizer on my trading—preventing me from being scared by short-term fluctuations and ensuring I don't miss real opportunities. If you're still being shaken back and forth in 1-minute charts, try this method; it might change your entire trading experience.