Why look at 4-hour, 1-hour, and 15-minute K-lines?

Many people in the crypto space keep falling into the same traps, and the problem is focusing on only one timeframe.
Today, I will share my commonly used multi-timeframe K-line trading method—simple three steps: grasp the trend, find entry points, and choose the right timing.

1. 4-hour K-line: Determines your main trend—long or short
This timeframe is long enough to filter out short-term noise and clearly see the trend:
• Uptrend: Higher highs and higher lows → buy on dips
• Downtrend: Lower highs and lower lows → short on rebounds
• Sideways consolidation: Price repeatedly moves within a range, prone to false signals, so avoid frequent trading
Remember: trading with the trend increases your chances of success; trading against it only risks losing money.

2. 1-hour K-line: Used to define zones and find key levels
Once the main trend is confirmed, the 1-hour chart helps identify support and resistance:
• Near trend lines, moving averages, or previous lows are potential entry points
• Approaching previous highs, key resistance levels, or top formations indicate it might be time to take profits or reduce positions

3. 15-minute K-line: Only for the final “trigger”
This timeframe is dedicated to finding precise entry signals, not for analyzing the overall trend:
• Wait for reversal signals at key levels (engulfing patterns, bottom divergence, golden cross) before entering
• Confirm volume breakout—breakouts are more reliable; otherwise, beware of fake moves

How to coordinate multiple timeframes?
1. First, determine the trend: use the 4-hour chart to decide whether to go long or short
2. Find entry zones: use the 1-hour chart to identify support or resistance areas
3. Enter precisely: use the 15-minute chart to look for the final trigger signals

Additional tips:
• If multiple timeframes conflict, it’s better to stay out of the market rather than trade blindly
• Shorter timeframes are more volatile, so always set stop-losses to prevent being repeatedly shaken out
• Combining trend, position, and timing is much more effective than guessing blindly by staring at charts

This multi-timeframe K-line method has been my stable foundation for over 2 years. Whether you can use it well depends on your willingness to analyze more charts and summarize your observations.