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See the forest AND the trees - use higher timeframes for direction, lower for entries
Multiple Timeframe Analysis (MTF) is a framework for analyzing charts across different time periods to get a complete picture. It prevents the common mistake of taking trades against the larger trend.
The principle: What looks like a buying opportunity on the 15-minute chart might be selling into resistance on the daily. By checking higher timeframes first, you ensure you're trading in the direction of the dominant trend.
Think of it like maps: satellite view (HTF) shows you the region, city map (TTF) shows neighborhoods, street view (LTF) shows exact addresses. You need all three to navigate effectively.
Use the 'rule of three': analyze on three timeframes where each is 4-6× the last. Day traders: 4H → 1H → 15m. Swing traders: Weekly → Daily → 4H. The highest timeframe sets direction, the middle sets the setup, and the lowest gives the entry.
The Academy teaches this concept through structured lessons with real chart examples.
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