Multiple Time Frame Analysis

Multiple time frame analysis means examining the same instrument across several chart timeframes — for example, checking the daily chart for the overall trend, the 1-hour chart for the setup, and the 15-minute chart for a precise entry. It helps avoid taking a trade that looks good on a short timeframe but runs directly against the dominant higher-timeframe trend. A common approach is "top-down analysis": start on the highest relevant timeframe to establish bias, then zoom into lower timeframes only to refine entry and exit timing.