Direction, level, entry

20 Sept 2026 · 1 min

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In this concise tutorial, the presenter outlines a three‑layer approach to trading across multiple timeframes. The highest timeframe is used solely to determine the market’s overall direction (long or short) for the day. The intermediate timeframe identifies specific price levels that align with that direction; when price reaches one of these key zones, the trader becomes interested in taking a position. The lowest timeframe is then examined for precise entry signals, at which point the trade is executed. This hierarchy simplifies the use of several charts, reduces confusion, and creates a disciplined, step‑by‑step process for entering trades that match the higher‑timeframe bias.

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This is a general tip for any of you guys that are already trading and you have more than a couple of timeframes. Just understand, like, every timeframe has its purpose. For example, in my case, the higher timeframe tells me direction. Do I go long or do I go short for today? Middle timeframe gives me levels at which, hey, when price gets into this level right here, I'll be interested to trade in line with the higher timeframe direction. And then the lower timeframe is where I actually execute the trades. Higher timeframe gives me direction. I'll wait for price to get into a middle timeframe key level. We're in that key level, I go down into the lower timeframe and wait for my execution signals. Once that's present, I enter a trade. And that's a much healthier way for you to think about timeframes, and also a very simple and non-confusing way to think about timeframes.